in detention
idiom
: in a prison or similar place
Dozens of protesters were held/kept in detention for six hours.
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The state of Louisiana has nine ICE Detention Centers, serving as holding spaces while authorities determine the next course of action for each person in detention.
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Given that Rodrigo remains in detention in The Hague, Sebastian is expected to discharge the duties of the office.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2025
Appearing by video for her bail hearing the previous day, Ozturk, 30, detailed her worsening asthma attacks in detention and her desire to finish her doctorate focusing on children and social media.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
While in detention, Öztürk has been suffering asthma attacks.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 6 May 2025
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Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Given that Rodrigo remains in detention in The Hague, Sebastian is expected to discharge the duties of the office.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 13 May 2025
Appearing by video for her bail hearing the previous day, Ozturk, 30, detailed her worsening asthma attacks in detention and her desire to finish her doctorate focusing on children and social media.
—Rodrique Ngowi, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
While in detention, Öztürk has been suffering asthma attacks.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 6 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for in detention
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“In detention.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20detention. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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