arrest
Example Sentences
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He reasoned authorities did not arrest them because people out partying "won't focus on the resistance".
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Thailand's junta authorities were criticised for a murky investigation that appeared to wind down shortly after the arrest of the two men.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
In April, a U.S. soldier was charged with using classified information about the arrest of Maduro to trade on Polymarket.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
A BBC Scotland reporter at the scene described "clusters of antisocial behaviour" taking place across the city centre with at least one arrest.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
With Booth dead, and his chief accomplices under arrest, awaiting trial, it was time to cash in.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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