detaining
verb (past participle of 'detain') as in strong fondness
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Example:The police held the suspect for questioning until they could obtain more evidence.
Definition:the act of keeping or restraining a person, especially in custody
Example:The suspect was detained after a traffic stop and interrogated by the police for a few hours.
Definition:the act of keeping someone in a place against their will or the act of legally arresting and detaining an individual
Example:The patients were kept in strict confinement during the quarantine to prevent spreading the disease.
Definition:the act of keeping someone loyally or under close watch, typically to control or restrict their freedom
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