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arresting

[uh-res-ting] / əˈrɛs tɪŋ /


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Federal immigration agents were seen in the courthouse parking lot in Rancho Cucamonga around 9 a.m. and began arresting individuals as they left the building until about noon, advocates said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Large demonstrations had been planned in several cities, but authorities have pressured the organizers, even arresting some, causing the rallies to be cancelled.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The Metropolitan Police has said it will resume arresting protesters for supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

“By arresting Villarreal, rather than solely disciplining the employee for any wrongdoing, county officials took this ‘everyday journalism’ and transformed it ‘into a crime,’ ” she wrote.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

As soon as Johnny heard that arresting parties were on the streets, he sent a message to Uncle Lorne.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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