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verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
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noun • the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) • the state of inactivity following an interruption verb • take into custody • hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of • attract and fix • cause to come to an abrupt stop | ||||||||
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Taking Into Custody Crossword Clue
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DETAINING which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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DETAINING
Updated: December 24, 2023
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