arrest
Example Sentences
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Certainly public arrests, with no attempt to conceal what was happening, were becoming more frequent.
From Literature
"This result represents a significant blow against transnational organised crime and confirms the effectiveness of trilateral cooperation between Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico in the fight against multi-crime networks," Petro said of Wednesday's arrest.
From BBC
Two other men who were arrested at the same time as part of the investigation have been released without charge.
From BBC
Some of the most arresting work came from the Clarion Choir.
Harry Bicket and the English Concert presented the composer’s highly theatrical but little-known 1745 oratorio in an uneven but frequently arresting performance.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
