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apprehend

[ap-ri-hend] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛnd /




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He parked his vehicle to stop Malone from getting away and tried to apprehend him.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

He established a unified chain of command and emphasized working with state and local authorities to apprehend criminal illegal aliens inside jails.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

ICE agents were able to apprehend Mr. Flores-Ruiz as he tried to flee on foot in the street outside the courthouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

As of this writing, the FBI has yet to apprehend a suspect.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

“Sometimes I don’t apprehend nobody all day. Sometimes I apprehend the wrong person.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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