holding cell
Example Sentences
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Marc Prokosch, a lawyer representing Ramos’ family, said that Liam and his father were moved to a family holding cell, though he could not confirm their location.
From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026
Maduro is currently in a holding cell in Manhattan.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 10, 2026
Brown also said that ICE refused to provide key details about the holding cell at the Islip courthouse.
From Slate • Dec. 20, 2025
She also said the room resembled a "holding cell" and many autistic children find being deprived of sensory stimulation traumatising.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2025
About the moment I was thrown into the festival holding cell.
From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya
