under arrest

Example Sentences

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For months, she had barely left the house as she believed security officers were waiting to take her children from her and put her under arrest.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Finally, after five hours, Ahmad got handcuffed and told he was under arrest.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

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

“If I’m not under arrest, why am I wearing bracelets?”

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin