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apprehend

[ap-ri-hend] / ˌæp rɪˈhɛnd /




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The case, and his disappearance sometime around 2016, have remained a matter of interest across the globe, with countries including the U.S. and Malaysia seeking to recoup funds and apprehend Low.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

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

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

In January, Yemen’s Interior Ministry re-upped a request to its Emirati counterpart to apprehend Al-Maqtari and his associates.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Los Alamitos police investigators did not immediately respond to questions from The Times about why it took six months to apprehend Childers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“We have his picture, description, measurements and fingerprints in the event we have cause to apprehend him,” he informed headquarters.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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