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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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Antonov was detained in western France last December on suspicion of fraud, following a European arrest warrant from Lithuania.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Jurors were not shown the aftermath of Hipolito’s arrest, which went viral on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A source close to the family told People that Kendra Duggar’s arrest was the result of a home inspection where locks were found “on the exterior of the doors. “

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Prior to his arrest, police had said they were considering investigating him over allegations relating to his association with Epstein and were reviewing allegations he shared confidential material.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“They have no reason to arrest us,” I told Pita, making eye contact with her through the rearview mirror.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall