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Example sentences for: captive

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Although a few of you target drug-dealing students, by far the predominant attack is directed at unimaginative teachers, stuffy administrators, and private companies exploiting a captive audience of children.
The president is a captive.
Understanding an animal's natural behavior increases conservation opportunities, particularly captive breeding efforts of endangered species.
The workers endured long, dangerous trips to the U.S. and once they arrived were often held captive by their employers.
By keeping detailed records (stud books), zoo staff can make intelligent decisions on how to match individual animals to avoid inbreeding and maintain a healthy and genetically diverse captive population.