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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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That magnificence overpowers everything that went before it, which includes fabulous dance, arresting puppetry and outstanding singing actors, including Kang Wang, as Monkey, an impressive juggler in his own right.

From Los Angeles Times

Bryan’s arrest on Saturday marks his sixth arrest over five years.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, he was arrested in connection with protests by a group of filmmakers but was released nearly seven months later.

From Barron's

Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced.

From BBC

Siddiq was not compelled to return to Dhaka for the trial despite authorities there issuing an arrest warrant.

From BBC