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"While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued," the department said, adding Martin became unresponsive and was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

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“While attempting to detain the individual, a brief struggle ensued. After being taken into custody, the individual became unresponsive.”

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Production stoppages ensued as executives hurried to crunch numbers and figure out which vehicles could be made and where.

The protesters largely retreated, but a few threw objects at the police line, and skirmishes ensued.

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They quickly detained the man, and a melee ensued as the group fought to stay together.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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