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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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India's top anti-crime agency has arrested the mother-in-law of an Indian woman whose death has sparked conflicting claims of murder and suicide.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Otero was arrested weeks later, when he was on his way to protests after he called on social media for people to join him on the Malecón, Havana’s iconic seafront avenue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The suspect was arrested on May 19, and L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

He had reportedly absconded after Twisha's death and was arrested by police in Jabalpur on 22 May.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

Unlike Beria, Khrushchev was not arrested and executed.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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