arresting
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The local police force apologized for arresting Nowak and an independent investigation into the matter has been launched.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Robert France, temporary deputy chief constable for Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Constabulary, apologised for arresting Nowak in the moments before he died.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
In some ways, arresting these men was the easy part.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
"But at the same time, I think twice. I don't want to be arrested by ICE," he said, referring to Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers tasked with arresting and deporting undocumented foreign nationals.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
“How lovely,” breathed Mercy, her voice as arresting as her eyes, “to see you after all these years, Katherine!”
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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