arrest
Example Sentences
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The IW institute said the government could arrest the decline in the working age population by encouraging people to work more, and making it easier to attract skilled workers from abroad.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
How do the police arrest someone who hasn’t actually inflicted harm on anyone?
From Slate • Jun. 15, 2026
Secret arrest warrants have been issued by German police for every individual on the boat.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Prosecutors filed an arrest warrant for Kim in November 2018, but he is believed to have fled and eluded authorities for eight years.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
“We saved the Academy, but more importantly, we saved a lot of lives tonight. And”—he shrugged again—“that’s what we became Glitchers for—to protect the future. So it’s okay if they arrest us. It’s worth it.”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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