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The prisoners were released from captivity.
the wildlife refuge raises endangered species in captivity and then releases them into the wild
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There is also the mystery around the captivity of Otto Hightower, Alicent’s father.
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Sloths, tree-dwelling mammals from the tropical rainforests of South America, are extremely ill-suited to captivity, scientists say.
—Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
The colors would be unusual in North Carolina, and more common in animals bred in captivity for specific coloring.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Centuries ago, these horses escaped captivity and have been living in the wild ever since.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
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Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Sloths, tree-dwelling mammals from the tropical rainforests of South America, are extremely ill-suited to captivity, scientists say.
—Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
The colors would be unusual in North Carolina, and more common in animals bred in captivity for specific coloring.
—Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Centuries ago, these horses escaped captivity and have been living in the wild ever since.
—Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for captivity
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“Captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivity. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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