Example Sentences

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The Ukrainian Border Police recently reported that they are detaining up to 20 men a day.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2023

“Either show me a warrant for why you are detaining me, or I will go from this place,” Ms. Gandhi told a police officer in footage shared by her party.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2021

Haitian authorities have invited international experts including the FBI to aid in the probe and are detaining 44 people in connection with the plot.

From Washington Post • Sep. 14, 2021

“Where we saw that we needed to close the gap further was for law enforcement officers who are detaining individuals pre-arrest,” Delaney said.

From Washington Times • Oct. 2, 2020

“We had better move on, Mr. Weston,” said she, “we are detaining the girls.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen