as in internments
the act of confining or the state of being confined
the wildlife refuge raises endangered species in captivity and then releases them into the wild
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incarcerations
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The incarcerations have been part of Bukele’s controversial efforts to stem the high crime rates and gang violence that have plagued the country for years.—
Michael Rios,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025 -
The Kremlin consistently denies the existence of political prisoners in Russia, claiming all incarcerations are based on legal violations, despite human rights organizations indicating otherwise.—
Anna Chernova,
CNN,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Captivities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivities. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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