apprehend

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Bush undertook to apprehend Manuel Noriega in Panama.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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

The Associated Press reported the designation empowering U.S. troops to apprehend immigrants and others accused of trespassing on Army, Air Force or Navy bases, and authorizing additional criminal charges that can mean prison time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

Someday the authorities of our society will no doubt apprehend her for simply being herself.

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole