Sentence examples for held in custody from inspiring English sources

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"held in custody" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It refers to a person being detained or kept in custody by law enforcement or authorities. Example: The suspect was held in custody for questioning in relation to the recent bank robbery.

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He is currently being held in custody.

Independent

He is being held in custody.

The Guardian

The torture of suspects held in custody is commonplace.

The New Yorker

Both were held in custody until courts granted them bail.

The Guardian

He was being held in custody in Los Angeles.

The New York Times

They are being held in custody on suspicion of murder.

The Guardian

Officials said he was being held in custody.

The New York Times

All three men were held in custody until yesterday.

The Guardian

The 25-man boat crew, including Mankell, was arrested, held in custody then deported.

Independent

Each pleaded not guilty in federal court and was held in custody pending trial.

The New York Times

He has been held in custody in a military prison and could face a court-martial.

The Economist

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