apprehend

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In 2019, prosecutors brought charges using the minimum number of victims needed to apprehend Epstein in order to keep the case secret and avoid him fleeing, according to people familiar with the investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Waltz added that the US had carried out a "surgical law enforcement operation" to apprehend Maduro, whom he is also referred to as a "fugitive from justice".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

As of this writing, the FBI has yet to apprehend a suspect.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

"Unfortunately, they were so organised that they got away before the police were able to apprehend them."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

“We must apprehend them before they leave this building.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole