under detention

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

Similar to 'in detention', often implying formal or legal authority.

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Examples (10)

  • He made the confession while under detention.
  • The political activist has been under detention for over a year without trial.
  • According to the report, several key witnesses are being held under detention.
  • The new legislation permits holding terror suspects under detention for an extended period.
  • She was placed under detention immediately upon arriving at the airport.
  • His legal team is fighting to have him released from being under detention.
  • While under detention, he was denied access to his lawyer.
  • The government confirmed that the foreign nationals were under detention pending investigation.
  • Any person under detention must be informed of their rights.
  • The refugees remained under detention at the facility until their status was determined.