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detained

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﹒Kept under official control or in custody, typically in a prison or police station.

﹒Delayed or held back from proceeding; kept waiting.

Examples

﹒The suspect was detained by police for questioning regarding the robbery.

﹒Several protesters were detained after refusing to leave the government building.

﹒The flight was delayed because a passenger was detained at security for carrying prohibited items.

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