arresting
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That at times felt arresting, but at other times ... there’s a lot of freedom in that.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
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
However, Moses maintains that Butler did not say he was arresting him at the time.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
In some ways, arresting these men was the easy part.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The arresting officer was named Donald Lima, and this name, Donald Lima, seared itself into her mind.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
Vocabulary lists containing arresting
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