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
In January, Yemen’s Interior Ministry re-upped a request to its Emirati counterpart to apprehend Al-Maqtari and his associates.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
He established a unified chain of command and emphasized working with state and local authorities to apprehend criminal illegal aliens inside jails.
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
“So, you’re going to apprehend the Nightingale,” Misha said after walking in silence down several hallways.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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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