- present participle of detain.
detaining
Example Sentences
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The government's grounds for detaining him, set out in an order seen by the BBC, draw on nearly a decade of allegations against Doley.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
It didn’t provide an assessment of Suu Kyi’s health or condition, noting that any observations or recommendations are shared exclusively with the detaining authorities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
It’s not uncommon for ICE agents to use unmarked cars and wear masks as they attempt arrests, and advocacy groups say the tactic means people often aren’t aware that it’s federal agents detaining them.
From Salon ● Jul. 9, 2026
Beijing has been accused of detaining more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims since 2017, part of a campaign that the United Nations previously said could constitute crimes against humanity.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
“We had better move on, Mr. Weston,” said she, “we are detaining the girls.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
