1
as in delay
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
the returning vacationers' detainment at the border only lasted a few minutes
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2
as in detention
the state of being held in lawful custody
she'll be kept in detainment until the trial if she can't post bail
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Cannabis Advocates Call For Rescheduling Marijuana Following Cole’s confirmation, cannabis industry organizations and executives were quick to call on the new DEA head to approve the proposal to reschedule cannabis, which has been put on hold since January because of procedural delays.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025 -
The Financial Times reported that electricity costs in the U.S.'s largest power market are set to hit a record high, driven by surging demand for AI data centers and delays in new power plant construction.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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After serving her sentence, Yang was transferred to an ICE detention facility and released in 2023 with a removal order from the US.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025
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His administration's actions, which include a marked increase in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and substantial emphasis on detention facilities, have underscored this focus.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Across the United States, the average wait time is 48 days between when a patient initially contacts a provider for mental healthcare and their first appointment.—
Amanda Marlar,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Vance's visit disrupted park operations as security measures increased, resulting in prolonged wait times and temporary ride closures for other guests, according to The Independent.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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The impact of their monthslong incarceration extended beyond them.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
23 July 2025
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As alarming as this situation is, the toxic brew of brutal incarceration, migrant abuse, and private interests has a deep, dark history in Florida.—
Time,
Time,
17 July 2025
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“Detainment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detainment. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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