Sentence examples for been detained from inspiring English sources

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been detained

verb

Keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention.

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Dozens have been detained.

The Economist

"He has been detained".

The New York Times

Hundreds of Palestinians have been detained.

The Economist

All four suspects have been detained.

The New York Times

Many had been detained in traffic stops.

The New York Times

No policeman has actually been detained.

The Economist

He has been detained ever since.

Independent

HOW long had the men been detained?

The New York Times

He has been detained since then.

The New York Times

Six were said to have been detained.

The New York Times

At least four students have been detained.

The New York Times

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