custody
Example Sentences
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The Department of Child and Family Services took temporary custody of the child, while the dog was collected by Los Angeles Animal Services.
From Los Angeles Times
The strike comes as Venezuelan authorities have increased the number of U.S. citizens detained in their custody, the New York Times first reported on Friday.
From Los Angeles Times
She was remanded in custody and is next due to appear in court on 20 March 2026, with a trial provisionally due to begin on 1 June.
From BBC
Iran is no stranger to nationwide protests, but the latest demonstrations have not come close to the last major outbreak in 2022 triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, a young Iranian woman.
From Barron's
Soto-Parada was taken back into custody and his sentencing was set for April 5 of next year.
From Los Angeles Times
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