- present participle of detain.
detaining
Example Sentences
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Is DHS legally obligated to disclose where they are detaining someone?
From Slate ● Sep. 24, 2026
It said: "Officers responded quickly, detaining five individuals. There is an ongoing investigation and it would be inappropriate to comment further."
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
The Israeli military said on Thursday it had sent forces to the area a second time, overnight, and dismantled two outposts, detaining one Israeli.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 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
“They’re detaining every man between sixteen and sixty. They’ve been told to assemble at the tower of the chateau. Then they will be marched to Fort National at low tide. God be with them.”
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
