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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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On 19 December 2022, McCullagh was arrested at the scene after apparently discovering her body.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The “Megalopolis” actor, 39, was arrested in New Orleans on Feb. 17.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

It was introduced as part of efforts to improve policing for black people, who statistics show are more than two times more likely to be arrested than white people in Britain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The man Sophia identified and repeatedly documented has since been arrested for at least the 12th time in the area, booking records show.

From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026

This is his wife getting arrested, and he’s more invested in scooping stray fries from the white paper sack.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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