arrested

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"We later learned they had been arrested," the source explained.

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

It recently arrested Iranian paramilitary troops it said were trying to infiltrate the country by sea and on Wednesday expelled two Iranian diplomats in response to the strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

And, anyhow, we could always explain to the police what we're doing, and why....It's not like we'd be arrested.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix