arrest
Example Sentences
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The first decades of his life were spent under palace arrest in Istanbul, meant to keep him from vying for power—as Ottoman princes did, bloodily, in centuries past.
The family of Adichie had accused the hospital of negligence, alleging that medics denied oxygen to her son and administered excessive sedation, which they say led to cardiac arrest.
From BBC
Three individuals "connected" to the Police Federation of England and Wales have been arrested over fraud allegations.
From BBC
One of three men arrested on suspicion of spying for China is the partner of a Labour MP, the BBC has been told.
From BBC
“Obviously, the more recent mass arrests have amplified it. Especially with just how many people are being arrested, negligence on the part of the officers can certainly be a problem,” Goldman said.
From Salon
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