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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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She called for the remaining suspects to be arrested quickly and for strict action against those responsible.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

He was arrested in Exposition Park about 12 hours after his sister, Romy, discovered the bodies, police have said.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 22, 2026

India's National Commission for Women has also intervened, calling for all those involved to be identified and arrested and for an impartial investigation.

From BBC Sep. 22, 2026

And he defended Mr. Trump up to the moment when Jimmy was arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 21, 2026

In 1941, when the Gestapo arrested Karl for a different offense, the dismissal letter from the Hitler Youth was used against him as proof that he was not a loyal German.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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