détenir

[US]//de.tə.niʁ//
[UK]//de.tə.niɹ//

Translation

v.to hold or possess officially; to detain or keep in custody

Example Sentences

the police detained the suspect for questioning.

she holds the record for the fastest time.

the museum holds a valuable collection of paintings.

he currently holds the position of director.

the company holds several patents.

they detained him without cause.

the evidence holds the key to the mystery.

she holds a degree in economics.

the government holds strategic reserves of oil.

he was detained at the border.

this theory holds true in most cases.

the bank holds the deed to the property.

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