arrest
Example Sentences
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He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Some former employees had hoped the arrest would force the animals to be sent to better-resourced facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
A special anti-graft court ordered his arrest Monday, days after Estrada, son of former Philippine president Joseph Estrada, was charged with plunder, defined in the Philippines as large-scale corruption.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
Bill Essayli touted the arrest of Michael Angel Alvarez on social media, noting that he had previously been convicted of committing a murder as a member of the gang.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The law stated that a passport “shall not be issued to an applicant subject to a federal arrest warrant or subpoena for any matter involving a felony.”
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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