arrest
Example Sentences
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He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
A special anti-graft court ordered his arrest Monday, days after Estrada, son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, was charged with plunder, defined in the Philippines as large-scale corruption.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
“It’s such an insane thing and it’s out of character,” Ray’s son says of his mother’s arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Nottinghamshire Police said Butler had been trying to detain Moses because he had decided to arrest him for a public order offence.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Maggie was in England visiting friends when she read of Kate’s arrest.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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