arrest
Example Sentences
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Customs and Border Protection agents as he attempted to board an international flight last October, apparently unaware there was a warrant out for his arrest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
A Facebook account under the name Tom McGregor showed photos of Pauken and his family visiting Washington in February shortly before his arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For months, Javadli had barely left the house as she believed security officers were waiting to take her children from her and possibly put her under arrest.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
But the leverage dynamics rhyme strongly, and Shin’s entire intellectual project has been to arrest leverage booms before they tip over.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
I have seen how Henry and Abram have been treated since Master Wingfield was put under arrest.
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
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