Detain
Detain verb - Cause to be slowed down or delayed.
Pass
Pass verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.
Usage example: pass your forms to the department head once they're filled out
Common collocations
| times | detain times | pass times |
Both words in one sentence
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Judge, Jury, and Executioner: The Law Machines detain, judge, pass sentence, and carry out the sentence.
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