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arrested

ADJECTIVE
taken into custody
Synonyms


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On June 14 of last year, federal agents arrested Luo at New York’s JFK airport as she was attempting to board a flight to China, prosecutors said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Kerber has not been arrested or charged with any crime associated with the animals at the property.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Barrie Drewitt-Barlow, 57, and his husband, Scott, 32, were arrested on Wednesday by Essex Police.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Kevin Diaz, 22, was arrested, and police said he belongs to a South American theft group.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I can’t always expect to be arrested and let go.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron