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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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Finally, in April, Tindal went to the local county attorney and sheriff to have McClain arrested for writing bad checks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Like many of the workers arrested, he was the primary breadwinner for his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Five Albanian nationals were arrested, including the suspected mastermind and owner of the call centre, who was remanded into custody pending trial.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

A 60-year-old woman who was previously arrested in connection with the same investigation remains on conditional bail.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Interpol, the international police organization, had him flagged to be arrested at any one of 368 airports throughout the world.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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