detained

[US]/di'tein/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. held in custody, kept in detention

Example Sentences

He was detained by the police for questioning.

The suspect was detained pending further investigation.

She was detained at the airport due to an issue with her visa.

The activist was detained for protesting against the government.

The journalist was detained while reporting on the conflict.

He was detained for shoplifting at the mall.

The political dissident was detained without trial.

The illegal immigrants were detained at the border.

The suspect is being detained for further questioning.

The protesters were detained by the authorities.

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