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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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“Right now, U.S. Marines have custody of the vessel.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Ahmad was in custody for five or six hours.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Ahmad’s release from custody became public the same day.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Police told The Times the man was taken into custody on outstanding warrants, and the suspect did not make it into the couple’s home, only onto the property.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

More than 80 percent returned to state custody within three years of getting out.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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