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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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The man who was arrested was from Norfolk, police said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

On Wednesday, Bruce Lion, who was arrested over the weekend, was set to be arraigned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The public prosecutor's office in Marseille confirmed to AFP that "a 23-year-old professional footballer, playing in the Ligue 1 championship, was arrested on May 29, 2026 in relation to an ongoing investigation".

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

Lyons himself was arrested in Bali by local officers, on behalf of Spain's Guardia Civil.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Then he quietly led Vernet to a separate room and arrested him.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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