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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'in captivity' is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you are talking about a person, animal, or thing being held in a confined space, such as a prison, a zoo, or a laboratory. Example: The tiger spent five years in captivity.
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Valerian died in captivity.
Is she in captivity?
Betancourt remains in captivity.
The other four hostages remain in captivity.
Are they more likely in captivity?
In captivity, many species are long-lived.
She was the first orca in captivity.
Bonobos are not often kept in captivity.
Half of them died in captivity.
The creature soon died in captivity.
He died in captivity in 1736.
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