held for questioning

Example Sentences

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The pair are currently being held for questioning, a Cleveland Police spokesperson said.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

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

German authorities on Thursday ordered 23 people to be held for questioning as they investigate the group.

From Reuters • Dec. 9, 2022

The alleged assassin, Tetsuya Yamagami, 41, was arrested immediately after the shooting and has been held for questioning.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022

Achebe, Carroll, and Knox were all being held for questioning.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste