detainees

plural of detainee

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Noun
  • The National Park Service is named as one of the defendants in the suit, and environmental groups and former park service staff have decried the event.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Democrats pointed out that the fund could be used to pay January 6 defendants who had assaulted police officers.
    Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Two suspects hit several businesses in the Fairfax District early Tuesday morning, with one suspect in police custody.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • Deem fired his weapon at the suspects, but no injuries were reported, and the disturbance suspect has not been apprehended.
    Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The program, which is likely to run in the afternoons or evenings, and would be open anyone looking to change careers, returning veterans and ex-offenders, Awwad said.
    Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
  • All colors change under different lights, but white is one of the biggest offenders due to its highly reflective quality.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • These people are vital to the Florida economy, yet they are being rounded up like criminals.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2025
  • Patching software regularly could close known vulnerabilities before criminals exploit them.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In that time, he's never been able to see the fish swimming near the shores of the San Joaquin Delta, until now.
    Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 16 June 2026
  • Prioritize nutrient-dense foods, such as sunflower seeds and fatty fish, over supplements to ensure your body absorbs vitamins and minerals effectively.
    Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 15 June 2026
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