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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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Masud, who has been in US custody since 2022, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the "destruction of an aircraft resulting in death."

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

Freeman was sentenced to 18 months probation, 240 hours of unpaid work, and a 12-month restriction of liberty order, as a direct alternative to custody.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, was granted temporary custody of Hilton’s three children after the celebrity blogger suffered a mental health crisis that was livestreamed on TikTok earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

He was remanded into custody to appear at at the Old Bailey on 25 September.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

Around midnight, White left Burkhart in the custody of the other agents and returned to his hotel room.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

It wasn’t until 2013 that South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy that allowed agencies to dictate child relinquishments and international transfers of custodies.

From Seattle Times Jun. 7, 2023

Circle, the principal issuer of USD Coin, custodies a portion of its reserves with BNY Mellon.

From Reuters Apr. 19, 2023

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a policy of allowing agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration for decades.

From Seattle Times Sep. 12, 2022

It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration.

From Seattle Times Aug. 22, 2022

"Quis custodiet ipsos custodies?" he said, looking into her eyes.

From Captivity by M. Leonora Eyles




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