apprehend
Example Sentences
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He parked his vehicle to stop Malone from getting away and tried to apprehend him.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Whenever officers approached to apprehend the dealer or break up his production facility, the neighbors would blow whistles, shout insults, block streets and otherwise try to thwart the mission.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
As of this writing, the FBI has yet to apprehend a suspect.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
The Associated Press reported the designation empowering U.S. troops to apprehend immigrants and others accused of trespassing on Army, Air Force or Navy bases, and authorizing additional criminal charges that can mean prison time.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025
At first, I thought they had been sent out to calm the crowd—or was it to apprehend would-be play pirates?
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
Vocabulary lists containing apprehend
Romeo and Juliet
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"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
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"Sorry, Wrong Number," Vocabulary from the play
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