apprehend

Example Sentences

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INS data revealed two-thirds of apprehended workers labored in industrial and construction jobs, not agriculture as was conventionally believed.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ismael Ayala-Uribe, 39, died Sept. 22 about a month after being apprehended while working at the Fountain Valley Auto Wash, where he had worked for 15 years, according to a GoFundMe post by his family.

From Los Angeles Times

The 16 new terrorism suspects nabbed at the southern border by agents in April came after 11 were apprehended in March, 16 in February and 15 in January.

From Washington Times

Plate was apprehended along with five other suspects, including three from the private sector, after some 60 people were questioned about the procurement process.

From Washington Times

"However, one of the individuals without our knowledge took Ms Livingstone's vehicle out of the site and shortly after was apprehended by the police."

From BBC