under arrest

Example Sentences

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Two who are accused of being the primary aggressors are under arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

So Mr. Brown, who is now 30, confessed, describing his role in the 2016 shooting deaths of two men in the Toronto area — and soon found himself under arrest.

From New York Times

The officers eventually subdued Gordon and placed him under arrest.

From Seattle Times

The officers eventually subdued Gordon and placed him under arrest.

From Washington Times

The arresting officer told Grant, "I am very sorry, Mr. President, to have to do it, for you are the chief of the nation, and I am nothing but a policeman, but duty is duty, sir, and I will have to place you under arrest."

From Salon