arresting

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These are poets who sought to alter the reader’s perception of reality by way of arresting, often sense-defying arrangements of language and imagery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

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

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Immigration authorities are arresting more of these moms in the first place, but that doesn’t account for all of the surge in deportations.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

“They were arresting me for disturbing the peace,” Wheeler said about the noise complaints he received while playing in his garage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Unless, it suddenly occurred to me—and here was an arresting notion—unless persuading yourself that you are not confused is merely a cruel, early symptom of confusion.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson