holding cell
Example Sentences
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On Friday, Waterman began experiencing a medical emergency inside the holding cell he was in at the jail, and custody staff and jail medical personnel administered aid, the agency said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
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
When I got to the court where the hearing would take place, about a three-hour drive from the prison, I went to see Avery in the court's basement holding cell.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
