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house arrests

noun

plural of house arrest
as in custodies

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  1. captures
  2. restraints
  3. arrests
  4. detainments
Noun
  • Someone who knew MacDonald took screen captures of the videos, according to the complaint, and flagged them to authorities.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Footage captures Fusaro naked with Raymond while she was handcuffed to a bed.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of captures
Noun
  • Due to the ongoing construction and current facility restraints, Belmont Park will only operate with a capacity of 6,000 during opening weekend and 4,000 after.
    — John Dias, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The lawsuit alleges the pork processors inflated and stabilized the price and supply of pork through the use of Agri Stats, production restraints and the use of exports.
    — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of restraints
Noun
  • Since joining the program in July 2025, FDLE has announced the arrests of hundreds of immigrants accused of various crimes in days-long operations in which agents collaborated with local police departments and ICE.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • My social media feeds aren't mentioning any mass arrests in Oxford.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of arrests
Noun
  • However, detainments by federal agents have continued in the area.
    — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Chicagoans blew whistles and filmed detainments while immigration agents patrolled neighborhoods with military-grade weapons as part of Operation Midway Blitz.
    — Alex Poppe, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Definition of detainments
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