under arrest
Example Sentences
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Pace bowler Carse was briefly placed under arrest on a night out with his Durham team-mates in Derby at the weekend.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
While under arrest on charges unrelated to Cynthia’s case, Hardee asked to speak with Ford.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
“So,” he said, marching over to the fireplace and turning to face Harry as though he were about to pronounce him under arrest.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
