apprehend

Example Sentences

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Whenever officers approached to apprehend the dealer or break up his production facility, the neighbors would blow whistles, shout insults, block streets and otherwise try to thwart the mission.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

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

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

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2025

If Gordievsky was seen buying a train ticket, the KGB would apprehend him immediately.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau