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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She attempted to register her brother with local human-rights groups that track political detentions in Venezuela.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
The detentions came a day after the federal home ministry announced that Jantar Mantar, long associated with public protests in Delhi, would no longer be a designated protest venue.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Police did not respond to questions on detentions or their actions during a news conference on Sunday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The noisy protests and repeated detentions have earned Neha a reputation for being a street fighter.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Because Adrian had started it with the nickels, Principal DeShields opted for a month of Saturday detentions rather than suspension.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
