arrest
Example Sentences
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For several years, along with her bitter political rival Sheikh Hasina, she fought for democracy and against military dictatorship, enduring arrests.
From BBC
Her death in custody after being arrested for allegedly violating the strict dress code for women sparked a wave of anger across the country.
From Barron's
When she arrived in London, she reported the incident to station staff and the man was arrested, the book reported.
From BBC
The 7-Eleven clerk was driven to the site of arrest and identified the two as the perpetrators, the indictment said.
From Los Angeles Times
The man asking the question was Jonathan Burns who had collapsed after having a cardiac arrest on the way home from work.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
