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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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They loaded several bags into a car before driving to a house in Blacktown, where police later arrested Hussen.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

The actor and comedian, who played the department store manager fed up with the holiday antics of Will Ferrell’s Buddy in “Elf,” was arrested Tuesday night in Florida’s Hillsborough County on two contempt-of-court charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The public prosecutor's office in Marseille confirmed to AFP that "a 23-year-old professional footballer, playing in the Ligue 1 championship, was arrested on May 29, 2026 in relation to an ongoing investigation".

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

A statement to the Athletic from the public prosecutor's office in Marseille confirmed a 23-year-old football player, competing in France's Ligue 1, was arrested, without naming Wahi.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

I glanced around my room nervously, although if this room was monitored, the security officers would have arrested me the minute I opened that stupid life-ruining Cocoon last night.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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