custody
Example Sentences
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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
While some see the joint custody bill as a way to solve such controversies, not everyone is supportive of the revision.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Cherie recalls that they were in custody for a time and then one by one they went their separate ways.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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