held for questioning
Example Sentences
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U.S. officials would not say — or do not know — whether he was formally arrested or just held for questioning.
From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023
An additional 1,409 detainees are being held for questioning, have been charged and are awaiting trial, or are currently being tried.
From Washington Times • Apr. 4, 2023
Four of those held for questioning in recent days are believed to have been from a Protestant background.
From BBC • Mar. 2, 2023
Three main suspects were arrested and a number of others were being held for questioning, it said.
From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2022
Achebe, Carroll, and Knox were all being held for questioning.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
