as in care
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
the government department having custody of all official state gifts
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This change requires law enforcement to gain access to the phone itself, either through the phone’s owner or by securing the phone in custody.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of the seven people charged, only one remains in custody on the original bond.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
After her release, she was taken into custody by ICE for violating the terms of her visa and since has been living under house arrest in New York City.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Stines was taken into custody shortly after without incident.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Of the seven people charged, only one remains in custody on the original bond.
—Elena Santa Cruz, The Arizona Republic, 7 Oct. 2024
After her release, she was taken into custody by ICE for violating the terms of her visa and since has been living under house arrest in New York City.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
Stines was taken into custody shortly after without incident.
—Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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