apprehend

Example Sentences

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“At this time, the Miami Gardens Police Department is actively working with the United States Marshals’ Fugitive Task Force to locate and apprehend Mr. Davis,” Jeanty said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 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

“We’ll do everything to apprehend the perpetrators of these acts,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Is he determined to strand me outside District 12 until he can apprehend and arrest me?

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins