arrest
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In April, security forces fired in the air as they entered a Sunni area of Beirut to arrest a generator operator wanted for allegedly disregarding regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The U.S. request for Rocha’s arrest and extradition stunned Mexico’s political establishment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The judge threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest if he didn’t make it to the courthouse within the hour, leading Jackson’s team to speed there at 90 mph.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Mr. Poe took Count Olaf’s arm and, after a brief eruption of coughs, announced in a harsh voice, “I hereby arrest you in the name of the law.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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