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arresting

[uh-res-ting] / əˈrɛs tɪŋ /


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That her visually striking commentaries are emotionally arresting makes that accomplishment all the more impressive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Ray’s camera flits, with arresting rhythm, between the players; Aparna flits her eyelids as she names Cleopatra during the first round.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

In Europe and elsewhere, co-ordinated, multi-national police and customs operations take place regularly, seizing large numbers of stolen antiquities and arresting some of the traffickers.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

Police officers can be seen handcuffing and arresting a man in video footage from OnScene.TV.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

Five votes in favor of arresting the Gran, four against.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega




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