arrest
Example Sentences
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No one was arrested or detained that day.
From Los Angeles Times
The force said a woman in her 20s was approached from behind by a 26-year-old man who was "swiftly" arrested after being held by staff at the venue.
From BBC
There has been outrage among activists and politicians in both Kenya and Ghana, calling for the man, who says in the videos he is from Russia, to be arrested.
From BBC
A burglary suspect was arrested after authorities found more than $6 million of stolen luxury items, including handbags and watches, in Riverside County, according to officials.
From Los Angeles Times
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE arrested his client that afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times
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