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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Kids — and even adults — plied me with questions about what happened during those three long days of captivity.
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Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, just turned 69 — and her birthday celebration at Berlin Zoo is a fascinating window into what modern animal care can achieve.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, rang in her 69th birthday with a celebratory spread fit for a beloved elder — no cake required.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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Midsi Sanchez, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
After his death in 1993, the hippos escaped captivity and began reproducing in the wild.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, just turned 69 — and her birthday celebration at Berlin Zoo is a fascinating window into what modern animal care can achieve.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, rang in her 69th birthday with a celebratory spread fit for a beloved elder — no cake required.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/captivity. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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