- present perfect progressive of detain (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Mexico has been detaining more than 5,000 migrants a day, almost 50% more than during the final months of her predecessor’s term.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2024
Many come from Iraq, according to the Lithuanian Border Guard, which has been detaining migrants at several temporary detention centres.
From BBC • Aug. 10, 2021
