arrest
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
He reasoned authorities did not arrest them because people out partying "won't focus on the resistance".
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
MSF "is outraged by the arrest and detention of one of its employees as part of the enforcement of dress code requirements in the city," the group said.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The report indicates that "Engine 1's core deceleration stopped, reversed and started to progress to recovery. Engine 2 was able to relight but could not arrest core speed deceleration…".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Deng also crushed intraparty democracy, Pei said, with only Zhao Ziyang—the reform-minded party secretary who was placed under house arrest after opposing the Tiananmen crackdown in 1989—daring to experiment with it briefly.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
After his arrest all trace of him simply vanished, and Lilya and her mother and eight-year-old brother, Yuri, could only guess what had happened to him.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing arrest
Warm-up, List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr." and "I Have a Dream"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
