arresting
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Police said a security patrol had spotted an abandoned vehicle near the Molesworth base and police found a "small breach" before arresting the men in the early hours of Thursday.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
That her visually striking commentaries are emotionally arresting makes that accomplishment all the more impressive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Horner was finally dismissed following a slump in form which Red Bull bosses concluded the team did not appear to be capable of arresting under his leadership.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 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
As soon as Johnny heard that arresting parties were on the streets, he sent a message to Uncle Lorne.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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