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apprehend

[ap-ri-hend] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛnd /




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"Every effort is being made to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack," the spokesman said.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

The cantonal public prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation, which is ongoing to try and apprehend the perpetrators, it said.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

County Sheriff’s Department and Ventura County Sheriff’s Department worked collaboratively to apprehend the seven alleged thieves.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

He parked his vehicle to stop Malone from getting away and tried to apprehend him.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

And Mendigo had come to apprehend her.“Can you drop me off someplace else?” she asked.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull




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