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custody

[kuhs-tuh-dee] / ˈkʌs tə di /




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"In the meantime you must remain in custody."

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Annemarie Wiley was granted full legal and physical custody of their three children, with a visitation plan detailed for her husband.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 10, 2026

Michael Angel Alvarez, 41, was ordered released from federal custody Wednesday after U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

The proposed bank charter “would establish a federal supervisory framework for certain custody and related activities currently offered by Block,” the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 8, 2026

I try to let any thoughts of weekly custody confrontations—Mom and Dad practically snarled at each other today!—swirl down the drain with the sudsy water.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

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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