arrest
Example Sentences
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“It’s such an insane thing and it’s out of character,” Ray’s son says of his mother’s arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Nottinghamshire Police said Butler had been trying to detain Moses because he had decided to arrest him for a public order offence.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“They lack the authority to detain or arrest suspects, intervene in crimes in progress, conduct searches, or carry firearms for enforcement purposes,” according to a May 21 report from the city agency.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Her arrest follows the return to Australia this month of a number of women and children linked to suspected Islamic State fighters.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
A letter to that effect was sent to Bobby in Belgrade, and upon announcement of the indictment, federal officials issued a warrant for his arrest.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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