apprehend

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Waltz added that the US had carried out a "surgical law enforcement operation" to apprehend Maduro, whom he is also referred to as a "fugitive from justice".

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

As of this writing, the FBI has yet to apprehend a suspect.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2025

“We’ll do everything to apprehend the perpetrators of these acts,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

"Unfortunately, they were so organised that they got away before the police were able to apprehend them."

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

“So, you’re going to apprehend the Nightingale,” Misha said after walking in silence down several hallways.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack