arrested

Example Sentences

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He was arrested but was released on bail after appearing at the city's Sheriff Court on 25 April.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

"Some individuals will be arrested and charged," Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett said.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Since federal agents arrested seven employees at Complete Autowash last year, owner Jeffrey Lee has cycled through more than 100 workers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Because of their seniority, the workers who were arrested were earning $15 to $18 an hour, plus tips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Sophie’s father, Robert Scholl, was arrested after an employee overheard him call Hitler “a great scourge of God.”

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti