under arrest

Example Sentences

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The suit says that Cowser was never told she was under arrest or given any commands to comply when being placed in handcuffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Contacting her by WhatsApp video, the team of uniformed cops inside a police station said she was under arrest on suspicion of money laundering.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Still, Lemon found himself under arrest for the crime of doing journalism.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

Alexander Butyagin is under arrest in Warsaw, awaiting a Polish court decision on a request to extradite him to Ukraine.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

“You also understand that although you are not under arrest, you are still a suspect in this case. Anything you say today may later be used as evidence in court.”

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar