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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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Belfast Crown Court heard he would serve half the sentence in custody before being released on licence.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Martinez was granted the restraining order and is seeking sole legal and physical custody.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

On Tuesday, an extension of custody was granted for the man.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

Ripple has expanded into nearly every corner of the crypto industry, from stablecoins to asset custody.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

Abdel-Qawi, the school principal, had concluded the letter he read over the loudspeaker by reminding students to “show our student, currently in custody, compassion and tolerance.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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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