arrest
Example Sentences
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There is a $50,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the driver, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
Some of them have told the BBC that they have avoided seeking treatment for their injuries at hospitals because they fear being arrested.
From BBC
Kane and her fellow spotters publish the locations of officers and raids underway in an effort to document arrests and de-escalate the encounters with their presence.
From Barron's
“I don’t think she’s ever been arrested. And the car belongs to Grandma Mae.”
From Literature
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Rahman's arrest in 2024, which came after the player involved had alerted the authorities, was the first such detention of a Premier League official since it was established six years ago.
From Barron's
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