arrest
Example Sentences
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“I’m not going to do anything to not arrest U.S. citizens,” he said.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
Garcia Venegas said agents and local law enforcement at the scene blamed him for his most recent arrest because he was driving a car registered to his brother.
From Salon • May 24, 2026
He said he was driving fellow construction workers, and the stop didn’t result in an arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
A cardiac arrest is an emergency that usually happens without warning.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
“Either you arrest her,” she demanded, “or you stay with her until I have the local police come down here. Then you can explain your reluctance to them.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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