arrest
Example Sentences
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In April, security forces fired in the air as they entered a Sunni area of Beirut to arrest a generator operator wanted for allegedly disregarding regulations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
In 2021, mid-match at the European Championships, Eriksen had a cardiac arrest - when blood stops pumping around the body.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The neighborhood, described as the heart of immigrant Los Angeles, also has been the target of raids by federal immigration agents seeking to arrest residents without documentation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
I was more encouraged than at any time since Nollie’s arrest as I rode the train back to Haarlem.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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