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arresting

[uh-res-ting] / əˈrɛs tɪŋ /


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Our reviews of court files found that statements made by the arresting officers were repeatedly debunked by video footage.

From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026

The protest erupted after federal agents conducted simultaneous immigration raids at the company’s Camarillo and Carpinteria locations, arresting more than 300 workers without documentation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Most arresting, though, are the four playground designs, two of which were summarily vetoed by Moses and all of which radically departed from convention.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Metropolitan Police has said it will resume arresting protesters for supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

As soon as Johnny heard that arresting parties were on the streets, he sent a message to Uncle Lorne.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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