detaining

Example Sentences

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"I went into that assessment expecting that I would be detaining that chap. Based on what we saw he was not detainable under the Mental Health Act," he told the inquiry.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

In the process of detaining street vendors, ICE officers also took a young woman, Andrea Velez, into custody, accusing her of assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Those released are typically people whom ICE arrested but doesn’t have legal authority to continue detaining.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

French authorities boarded the vessel in September, briefly detaining its captain and first mate.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

“Matant, they said they are detaining her,” I say.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi