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as in detention
the state of being held in lawful custody
keep him in detainer for at least 72 hours
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as in appropriation
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
she filed an action for unlawful detainer of land after nonpayment of rent
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Recent Examples of detainer
Republican legislators, however, say the cities must additionally honor ICE detainers, which require holding arrestees longer than legally allowed.
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Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Republican representatives, however, say the cities must do more, including honoring ICE detainers, which would require holding arrestees longer than legally allowed.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Many sanctuary cities do not honor detainers.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
New York Mayor Eric Adams, the one mayor who has agreed to honor detainers, was also repeatedly questioned about criminal charges against him that were recently dropped.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
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Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Republican representatives, however, say the cities must do more, including honoring ICE detainers, which would require holding arrestees longer than legally allowed.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Many sanctuary cities do not honor detainers.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 5 Mar. 2025
New York Mayor Eric Adams, the one mayor who has agreed to honor detainers, was also repeatedly questioned about criminal charges against him that were recently dropped.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detainer
Noun
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His attorney, however, argues that his detention is a politically motivated attempt to suppress dissent against Israel's military actions in Gaza.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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He was arrested on Saturday and is reportedly being held at a detention facility in Jena, Louisiana, after a judge temporarily blocked efforts to deport him.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Tuition makes up about 19% of WSU’s $1.3 billion budget, the second highest source behind state appropriations at 26%, with the $16 billion shortfall in Olympia looming overhead.—
Tim Clouser | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Carter had faced accusations of cultural appropriation in the past, and even on the website, her inspiration is vaguely credited.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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This can include damage to credit scores, along with the prospect of penalties and collection activities including the seizure of wages, tax refunds, and even Social Security benefits.—
Robert Farrington,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Oregon Health Authority tracks xylazine, along with other illicit drugs, via mortalities and drug seizures.—
Meira Gebel,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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Weber and his wife, Brenda, are founders of CORE Professional Services, which helps offenders transition back into the community after incarceration.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2025
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Imagine trying to make one of the most consequential decisions of your life — whether to take a deal or to fight your case and risk incarceration — without ever seeing the evidence against you.—
Chris Alexander,
New York Daily News,
13 Apr. 2025
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Min Aung Hlaing and senior members of his government are shunned and sanctioned by many Western countries for their 2021 takeover and human rights abuses.—
Grant Peck,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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That’s primarily because Lancia models were expensive and rarely seen in the U.S. throughout the five decades before the automaker was acquired by Fiat in 1969, an acquisition that followed some challenging years prior to the takeover that saved the Italian manufacturer from extinction.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2025
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Between President Trump’s trade war, his threats of annexation and the resignation of Canada’s last prime minister, a lot happened in the run-up to this race to shape how voters are feeling.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The party and Poilievre were heading for a huge victory in Canada's federal election this year until Trump's near-daily trade and annexation threats derailed them.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Detainer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainer. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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