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In other circumstances, ICE will detain and transfer that person to a larger detention facility, of which there are several throughout the US.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

When migrants are caught crossing the border illegally, a Border Patrol officer will detain and question them.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2021

“If we find him at any of our ports of entry, we will detain and deport him,” said Gigaba.

From The Guardian • Sep. 13, 2016

It is possible that they will detain him for a while to see if he can be useful.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2013

I am going to London next week on business, which will detain me upwards of a fortnight.

From Norine's Revenge; Sir Noel's Heir by Fleming, May Agnes