Example Sentences

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She asked officers why they were detaining her, but they didn’t answer.

From Washington Times • Jun. 4, 2023

At the same time, Mexican authorities were detaining some migrants.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2021

As the police were detaining him, he handed Yvette his phone and asked her to call his mom.

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2020

As they were detaining the men, the crowd grew, becoming agitated and surrounding the officers, Preciado said.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2017

The slight motion made me think again of the wounded man we were detaining, and reminded me as well of my own duty.

From My Lady of Doubt by Kimball, Alonzo