custody

Example Sentences

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He was thrown from the vehicle following the incident and was taken to hospital for treatment where he was placed in police custody.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

They said he entered the U.S. at an unknown date and will remain in ICE custody pending the outcome of his removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Financial Times noted this past week that Treasury securities held in custody for foreign and official accounts at the New York Fed had fallen by $82 billion from Feb. 25 through March 25.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

In the process of detaining street vendors, ICE officers also took a young woman, Andrea Velez, into custody, accusing her of assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

And now that he’s once again living in the same city as I do, the custody rules have changed.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper