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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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“I don’t think she’s ever been arrested. And the car belongs to Grandma Mae.”

From Literature

Rahman's arrest in 2024, which came after the player involved had alerted the authorities, was the first such detention of a Premier League official since it was established six years ago.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, Iran on Wednesday executed a man arrested in April 2025 on charges of spying for Israel's espionage agency Mossad, the judiciary said.

From Barron's

The man was immediately arrested and forensics were being conducted at the scene, police added.

From BBC

Bovino's tactics have been both controversial, particularly the aggressive "turn and burn" method of making swift arrests before protesters can arrive to an area.

From BBC