under arrest
Example Sentences
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Two who are accused of being the primary aggressors are under arrest.
From Los Angeles Times
The two American citizens were not placed under arrest, he said.
From Seattle Times
Once the migrants cross, they are greeted by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who warn them that they will be placed under arrest if they step forward.
From BBC
A group of Florida middle school students found themselves under arrest after allegedly beating up a group of white students based solely on their skin color.
From Fox News
When they reached the coast guard station, Binder and Mardini were put under arrest.
From New York Times
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