Examples of in captivity in a Sentence
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The two spent the winter in captivity at the Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico.
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Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
One argument frequently raised against keeping exotic pets is the fact that conditions in captivity can threaten their welfare.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2024
Spencer did not elaborate on the county’s contingency plan but said the administration has been in touch with the federal agencies that regulate animals in captivity at entertainment venues like the Seaquarium.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Raising a Boko Haram daughter Amina Ali, now 27 years old, was the first Chibok schoolgirl to break free after two years in captivity.
—Stephanie Busari, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
After six months of war, more than 100 have been released, and about 100 are believed to be still alive in captivity.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
These misconceptions can lead to a lack of awareness for reptiles’ needs in captivity and in the wild, advocates say.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
Freed hostages begin sharing accounts of their time in captivity.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The militants also took more than 200 hostages, some 130 of whom are still in captivity.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 4 May 2024
One argument frequently raised against keeping exotic pets is the fact that conditions in captivity can threaten their welfare.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2024
Spencer did not elaborate on the county’s contingency plan but said the administration has been in touch with the federal agencies that regulate animals in captivity at entertainment venues like the Seaquarium.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024
Raising a Boko Haram daughter Amina Ali, now 27 years old, was the first Chibok schoolgirl to break free after two years in captivity.
—Stephanie Busari, CNN, 14 Apr. 2024
After six months of war, more than 100 have been released, and about 100 are believed to be still alive in captivity.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 12 Apr. 2024
These misconceptions can lead to a lack of awareness for reptiles’ needs in captivity and in the wild, advocates say.
—Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
Freed hostages begin sharing accounts of their time in captivity.
—Victoria Bisset, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
The militants also took more than 200 hostages, some 130 of whom are still in captivity.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 4 Apr. 2024
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“In captivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20captivity. Accessed 7 May. 2024.
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