under arrest

Example Sentences

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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

The boat had a crew of 11 and its 47-year-old skipper was placed under arrest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

The judiciary's Mizan news agency confirmed that Mohammadi was under arrest but added that "no final and enforceable sentence has been handed down to him".

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Still, Lemon found himself under arrest for the crime of doing journalism.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

Under customary procedures, Burnham and the others would have been placed under arrest pending bail, but in this instance even the coroner’s office seemed taken aback.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson