arrest
Example Sentences
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His attorneys told The Times on Monday that he had surrendered to authorities in El Centro when he learned of the arrest warrant.
From Los Angeles Times
Lee was almost arrested at her workplace after Jones forged her signature on documents and cheques.
From BBC
Her boyfriend was cleared but her landlord, Christopher Jefferies, was arrested, held far longer than was customary for someone never actually charged with a crime, and vilified in the press.
All 14 crew members were arrested after the cable owned by Finnish telecoms operator Elisa was damaged.
From BBC
They also simultaneously announced the arrest of a 29-year-old man whom they suspected of setting the initial fire on New Year’s Eve.
From Los Angeles Times
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