detention
noun
the act of detaining.
detentions
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pluralof detention.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Asked about the detentions, China's foreign ministry said Beijing "manages religious affairs in accordance with the law".
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Over the course of months, investigators made a couple of detentions and conducted a few searches as the Guthrie family made a series of emotional pleas to the kidnappers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
On Instagram, Sakhi posted photos and videos of police assaults and detentions alongside reels mocking officers standing beside them.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Independence Day celebrations by carrying out detentions and house arrests, the American Embassy in Havana said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
“He might’ve mentioned it, yeah,” said Moody, scratching his chin unconcernedly, “but I thought a good sharp shock —” “We give detentions, Moody! Or speak to the offender’s Head of House!”
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
