under arrest
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She told AFP later that she was under arrest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Someone shouted: “You are under arrest by the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 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
He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
At first I thought he was under arrest, but when I saw Vera sitting next to him on the wooden bench, I knew he had been waiting for me.
From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez
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