take into custody
Example Sentences
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He pointed to a provision adopted by Congress in 1996 that said federal authorities “shall take into custody any alien” with an “aggravated felony” in their past.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2022
It said a Briton and a Croatian had been take into custody but that it could provide no further details due to the preliminary nature of the investigation.
From Reuters • Dec. 14, 2021
But it is not clear how many people ICE might choose to take into custody, and the agency did not immediately clarify.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 30, 2021
“A number of the children I interviewed came with aunts or uncles. It really isn’t necessary to take into custody many of these folks who are coming with families.”
From Washington Post • Jun. 25, 2019
An officer bearing a painted staff, who formerly was in attendance upon the king's court to take into custody persons committed by the court.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
