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[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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Thailand's junta authorities were criticised for a murky investigation that appeared to wind down shortly after the arrest of the two men.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

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

In 2021, mid-match at the European Championships, Eriksen had a cardiac arrest - when blood stops pumping around the body.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Many of Kim’s army of cyber thieves live in China, where they can more freely connect to the internet and operate without fear of arrest by outside authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

He was somewhat skeptical, however, and wrote apprehensively to his friend Miyoko Watai in Japan: “I think the Hungarians may arrest me as soon as I cross the border. ”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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