arm of the law
Example Sentences
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Much more serious than pain in the legs, this was related to the strong arm of the law.
From BBC • Jan. 15, 2024
Not only is he not our only hope, his hope for eluding the long arm of the law is rapidly dwindling.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2023
A case of mistaken identity helped a Cowlitz County, Washington, prison inmate temporarily escape the long arm of the law.
From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2023
“If nothing else, this case shows that the long arm of the law does not stop at our borders,” said Joleen Simpson, special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations in Boston.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
It'll get her mind off the long arm of the law, and it'll also get her out of my way.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
