under arrest
Example Sentences
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Two who are accused of being the primary aggressors are under arrest.
From Los Angeles Times
The driver handed himself into the police and was placed under arrest.
From BBC
Under questioning, Lee revealed the name of his co-conspirator and childhood friend, who soon was also under arrest.
From Los Angeles Times
After his son took a bullet to school to share with friends, a Moorpark man is under arrest, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times
The Sun said Met Police officers travelled to Manchester after the newspaper learned the singer had flown to the UK via private jet, and asked officers whether Brown was under arrest.
From BBC
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