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arrest

[uh-rest] / əˈrɛst /






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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, security forces fired in the air as they entered a Sunni area of Beirut to arrest a generator operator wanted for allegedly disregarding regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He told police after his arrest in March 2024 that the allegations were "unbelievable".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The U.S. request for Rocha’s arrest and extradition stunned Mexico’s political establishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Are they gonna arrest us for trying to bring JP in?

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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