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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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All 14 crew members were arrested after the cable owned by Finnish telecoms operator Elisa was damaged.

From BBC

They also simultaneously announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man whom they suspected of setting the initial fire on New Year’s Eve.

From Los Angeles Times

For several years, along with her bitter political rival Sheikh Hasina, she fought for democracy and against military dictatorship, enduring arrests.

From BBC

Her death in custody after being arrested for allegedly violating the strict dress code for women sparked a wave of anger across the country.

From Barron's

When she arrived in London, she reported the incident to station staff and the man was arrested, the book reported.

From BBC