held for questioning
Example Sentences
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The pair are currently being held for questioning, a Cleveland Police spokesperson said.
From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025
Seattle police Chief Adrian Diaz says the new state law has hindered an investigation because it mandates that kids under 18 speak with an attorney before they are searched, held for questioning, or arrested.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024
Kuzmichev, who had been held for questioning since Monday, was put under formal investigation over allegations of laundering of tax evasion proceeds, money laundering and concealed work, the source said.
From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2023
American officials would not say — or do not know — if he had been formally arrested or was being held for questioning.
From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023
Achebe, Carroll, and Knox were all being held for questioning.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
