arrested

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It recently arrested Iranian paramilitary troops it said were trying to infiltrate the country by sea and on Wednesday expelled two Iranian diplomats in response to the strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The “Megalopolis” actor, 39, was arrested in New Orleans on Feb. 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In the early hours of the next morning, specialist firearms officers arrested Natland in Room 207 at the Briar Court Hotel.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

It was introduced as part of efforts to improve policing for black people, who statistics show are more than two times more likely to be arrested than white people in Britain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

So what protected Marina from being arrested during the Great Terror, if hard work, success, and national glory weren’t enough to keep you from suspicion?

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein