apprehend
Example Sentences
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The cantonal public prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation, which is ongoing to try and apprehend the perpetrators, it said.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
"Every effort is being made to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the attack," the spokesman said.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
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
“Today, we are once again surging resources and acting strategically to stop these latest burglaries and apprehend the perpetrators.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Yes, yes, the perfumer is saying, his gaze flitting over von Rumpel’s insignia, a few years ago he helped authorities apprehend an out-of- towner who was taking measurements of buildings.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
Vocabulary lists containing apprehend
Romeo and Juliet
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"A Modest Proposal" by Jonathan Swift
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"Sorry, Wrong Number," Vocabulary from the play
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