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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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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

Or they call and say you missed jury duty and a warrant has been issued for your arrest.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Following Watkins' arrest, the band released a public statement confirming they could no longer continue performing under the Lostprophets name following the revelations.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Kim Soo-hyun and his agency have not yet commented on the authorities' application for an arrest warrant on the YouTuber.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Nine men received smaller rewards for their part in the capture of George Atzerodt, ten for their roles in the arrest of Lewis Powell.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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