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Recent Examples of detainee
Boasberg has questioned the government over whether the flights of detainees to El Salvador defied his order.
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
The State Department continues to seek the return of six American detainees and the remains of one U.S. citizen.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Holding one detainee costs more than $400,000 annually.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has faced funding and infrastructure hurdles, and even looked to hold detainees in Guantanamo Bay — a plan that has also faced legal challenges.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 21 Mar. 2025
The State Department continues to seek the return of six American detainees and the remains of one U.S. citizen.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Holding one detainee costs more than $400,000 annually.
—Hurubie Meko, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
The Trump administration has faced funding and infrastructure hurdles, and even looked to hold detainees in Guantanamo Bay — a plan that has also faced legal challenges.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainee
Noun
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Critics have long accused Saudi courts of relying on confessions extracted under torture and of denying defendants access to legal representation, in addition to carrying out capital punishment on minors and political dissidents.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The people sent to Guantánamo were not new arrestees.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2025
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At the same time, officials will also determine if an arrestee will be detained or released throughout the removal process.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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The incident took place Tuesday while police were searching a home in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles on Tuesday afternoon for a hit-and-run suspect.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Deputies identified one of the suspects as 18-year-old Jeremiah Upson.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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McTominay is also effusive on the subject of fish, zucchini, and risotto.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Halibut Halibut is a mild-tasting, lean white fish that is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids,4 which are healthy fats associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, inflammation, and cognitive decline.5 Serving ideas include baking, pan-searing, or grilling halibut.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
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Learning of such proactivity reminds me of how cutting-edge cybersecurity firms now use AI to go on the offensive against criminals.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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This exemption obligates the IRS to assist law enforcement in the pursuit of criminals and will be used against any migrant who has overstayed for more than 90 days as part of the carveout.—
Benjamin Siegel,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Detainee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainee. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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