arrest
Example Sentences
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Thailand's junta authorities were criticised for a murky investigation that appeared to wind down shortly after the arrest of the two men.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
MSF "is outraged by the arrest and detention of one of its employees as part of the enforcement of dress code requirements in the city," the group said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The report indicates that "Engine 1's core deceleration stopped, reversed and started to progress to recovery. Engine 2 was able to relight but could not arrest core speed deceleration…".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In an interview with police after her arrest in 2024, Lady Donaldson said they were both fully clothed, but described it as an "unexplained situation".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Tell the team in Bakersfield to arrest Mr. Shaffer. Have the field team in Ohio pay a visit to the brother. And let all the lawyers know about our new evidence. Mr. McQuade?”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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