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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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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 an interview with police after her arrest in 2024, Lady Donaldson said they were both fully clothed, but described it as an "unexplained situation".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

In 2021, mid-match at the European Championships, Eriksen had a cardiac arrest - when blood stops pumping around the body.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

They were legally prevented from leaving the premises upon threat of arrest.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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