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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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A 16-year-old girl from the city, also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, has been released on conditional police bail pending further inquiries.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Finally, in April, Tindal went to the local county attorney and sheriff to have McClain arrested for writing bad checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Among them was David Huerta, president of the Service Employees International Union in California, who was arrested and accused of obstructing federal authorities during the operation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Essex Police said the driver of a Ford KA, 18, was arrested in connection with the collision and later released under investigation.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

If anyone was ever arrested, they were to write a letter to one of the contacts on the handkerchief and say, "My dear" and then the name of their contact.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple




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