close arrest

Example Sentences

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Ferry and Pierce both commanded sections now, as Doyle remained in close arrest and "Pills the Less" in close attendance.

From Waring's Peril by King, Charles

"This man's under close arrest," the old soldier was telling them.

From The Cosmic Computer by Piper, H. Beam

Sandy could not be held in close arrest beyond the eighth day; but that the affair would have to be thoroughly investigated by general court everybody felt and said.

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles

"Use that to have the man placed under close arrest at once!" he said harshly.

From Dave Dawson at Casablanca by Bowen, Robert Sydney

Then, with sudden effort, "I—you are hereby placed in close arrest and confined to your quarters—by order of Colonel Stone."

From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles