held for questioning
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At the base of Aconcagua, Alfonso and the American survivors were held for questioning.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2023
Unconfirmed reports say Gen Surovikin has been held for questioning about his alleged involvement in the mutiny.
From BBC • Jul. 12, 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
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
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