Examples of captivity in a Sentence
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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The book traces Woodke's harrowing experience in captivity and his adjustment to life upon his release in March 2023.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Its work on de-extincting woolly mammoths has, somewhat indirectly, led to the development of a vaccine against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, the number-one killer of young elephants in captivity and a significant threat to species in the wild.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Zambian reserve rewilds captive lions Two lions born in captivity are preparing for life in the wild on the vast Lolelunga Private Reserve in Zambia.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Kittleson was returned uninjured to the United States after approximately a week in captivity.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
Its work on de-extincting woolly mammoths has, somewhat indirectly, led to the development of a vaccine against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, the number-one killer of young elephants in captivity and a significant threat to species in the wild.
—Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
Zambian reserve rewilds captive lions Two lions born in captivity are preparing for life in the wild on the vast Lolelunga Private Reserve in Zambia.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
Kittleson was returned uninjured to the United States after approximately a week in captivity.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 15 May 2026
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“Captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivity. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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