arrest
Example Sentences
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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
He told police after his arrest in March 2024 that the allegations were "unbelievable".
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
A Facebook account under the name Tom McGregor showed photos of Pauken and his family visiting Washington in February shortly before his arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
Are they gonna arrest us for trying to bring JP in?
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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