arresting
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But in “The Last Titans,” Mr. Vinen gives us an arresting dual portrait of human greatness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Federal immigration agents were seen in the courthouse parking lot in Rancho Cucamonga around 9 a.m. and began arresting individuals as they left the building until about noon, advocates said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The 2025 US State Department Report on human trafficking accused the government of failing to make significant efforts to eliminate it, never arresting or prosecuting a suspected scam compound operator or owner.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“By arresting Villarreal, rather than solely disciplining the employee for any wrongdoing, county officials took this ‘everyday journalism’ and transformed it ‘into a crime,’ ” she wrote.
From Slate • Mar. 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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