as in care
responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
the government department having custody of all official state gifts
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Recent Examples of custody
Officers responded to a shots fired call and took three people into custody, the outlet reported.
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
She has since been released from custody on a $1 million bond.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, Beckwith said that investigators still did not know how many shooters were involved in the incident, and had not yet taken anyone into custody.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The attorneys will continue to seek bail and a preliminary injunction that would release him from custody while his immigration case proceeds, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
She has since been released from custody on a $1 million bond.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 13 Apr. 2025
On Sunday, Beckwith said that investigators still did not know how many shooters were involved in the incident, and had not yet taken anyone into custody.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2025
The attorneys will continue to seek bail and a preliminary injunction that would release him from custody while his immigration case proceeds, according to the American Civil Liberties Union.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for custody
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The Vatican May Have Ever So Slightly Softened Its Stance on Trans People Doctrine chief Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández discussed the viability of gender dysphoria, while still condemning gender-affirming care, in a speech at a theological conference in Cologne in February, CNN reports.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
21 Apr. 2025
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Despite the care taken, those ready-to-wear initial papal vestments didn't always do the trick.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Bailey’s lawsuit is the latest in a prolonged fight between city and state officials over funding of the Kansas City Police Department, which is under state control.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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May Regulate Blood Sugar Control Glucose (blood sugar) control in people with diabetes is crucial to prevent the effects of high and low glucose levels.—
Mary Choy,
Verywell Health,
18 Apr. 2025
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The daring skunk drags chunks of the carcass one by one into the log for safekeeping, the video shows.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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At the reception, you might also be needed to take the gift envelopes received by the couple to a place for safekeeping.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Custody.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/custody. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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