arrest
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A cardiac arrest, which is different from a heart attack, can happen for a number of different reasons.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
On Sunday, West Yorkshire Police confirmed a further arrest had been made and a man was being held in custody.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Sheinbaum’s government has said the evidence supporting Rocha’s arrest and extradition is insufficient.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The judge threatened to issue a warrant for his arrest if he didn’t make it to the courthouse within the hour, leading Jackson’s team to speed there at 90 mph.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Astonishingly, the sheriff, his gun still unholstered, says, “Leave now or I’ll arrest you.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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