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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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The Met had initially closed its investigation in 2018 after three men had been arrested and released without charge.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

Some of the exiles arrested by U.S. agents in recent months had been welcomed with open arms by the U.S. government just three years ago under a novel deal negotiated by the State Department.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

Then, the month after his 20th birthday, police arrested him.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

Separately, more than 100 people have been arrested while protesting against the crackdown in Turkey's biggest cities over the past two days.

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

The day after Mom was arrested, Skye called—yes, actually called, not texted—to check on me.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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