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Recent Examples of detainee
Immigration detainees in Texas have been pictured forming an SOS, the international distress signal.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That led to some detainees being released from U.S. custody.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Judge Rodriguez’s order came after five other judges hearing challenges of detainees related to the Alien Enemies Act issued temporary orders that blocked deportations for some or all of those held in their districts.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Named after Texas's state flower, the facility has housed an average of 846 detainees per day during fiscal year 2025, according to ICE data.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
That led to some detainees being released from U.S. custody.
—Will Weissert, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Judge Rodriguez’s order came after five other judges hearing challenges of detainees related to the Alien Enemies Act issued temporary orders that blocked deportations for some or all of those held in their districts.
—Mattathias Schwartz, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Named after Texas's state flower, the facility has housed an average of 846 detainees per day during fiscal year 2025, according to ICE data.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainee
Noun
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The lawsuit, which TMZ first reported on, also names other defendants, including Bad Boy Entertainment.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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But the legal process was beset by delays and many of the aging defendants are now suffering from illnesses and one of them has since died.—
Gabrielle Nolin,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
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The law also requires that when an arrest is made, charges must be filed within 48 hours, or the arrestee must be released.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
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Nurses now determine if arrestees should be sent to the hospital within 10 minutes of arrival or monitor them if needed in a separate medical screening room.—
Christopher Damien,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a suspect after a hit-and-run crash in Orange County.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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But another suspect emerges after police find Ruby’s purse in a bush: Mike Winther-Jensen, Cecilie’s husband.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Play a game of pickleball, fish, or enjoy guilt-free golfing from the driving range on the shore, smashing biodegradable golf balls (fish food) into the water.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Dinner is also a set menu, with a similar selection of meat and fish, side dishes, salads, and a cheese platter, plus red and white wine pairings featuring South African wineries.—
Regan Stephens,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2025
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By the way, none of us is a criminal, as hacking is not a crime.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Manson was a petty criminal who had been in and out of jail since childhood.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2025
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“Detainee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainee. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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