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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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The defendants in the bribery case have pleaded not guilty, and Smartmatic denies criminal wrongdoing.—
Marshall Cohen,
CNN Money,
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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The troopers returned fire, wounding the suspect and giving the female the distraction needed to jump from the vehicle, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Think berry parfaits, avocado toast, and housemade waffles for breakfast; and fresh salads, burgers, fish tacos, and shrimp & grits to round out the day and into the night.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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High-end fashion brands like John Galliano, Prada, and Christian Dior have dabbled in fish skin options for their products; the practice itself has roots dating back centuries to multiple Indigenous groups across the globe.—
Gia Yetikyel,
Vogue,
26 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration continues deporting alleged criminals without due process, John Oliver can’t help but worry for who’s next.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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She's seen meeting with fellow criminals and loading a gun in the teaser.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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“Detainee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainee. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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