apprehend
Example Sentences
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He parked his vehicle to stop Malone from getting away and tried to apprehend him.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“At this time, the Miami Gardens Police Department is actively working with the United States Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Mr. Davis,” Jeanty said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026
ICE agents were able to apprehend Mr. Flores-Ruiz as he tried to flee on foot in the street outside the courthouse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
As of this writing, the FBI has yet to apprehend a suspect.
From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025
“We have his picture, description, measurements and fingerprints in the event we have cause to apprehend him,” he informed headquarters.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing apprehend
Romeo and Juliet
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"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
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"Sorry, Wrong Number," Vocabulary from the play
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