in custody
Example Sentences
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He was remanded in custody by a judge, who adjourned the case to July 8.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
While some of the immigrant workers detained that day are now free, Lucha Zapoteca and its members say they are going to continue to advocate for those who remain in custody.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
According to the full transcript, an expert from the government's Youth Justice Service told Southampton Crown Court that placing one of boys in custody would be damaging, given his complex intellectual impairments.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
A 41 year-old man named as Jérome B. has been in custody since Monday.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
I began to walk down the stairs, and she came with me, by my side, as though she were a warden, and I in custody.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
