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arrests
  • plural of arrest.
  • present tense form of arrest (3rd person singular).

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The BBC understands that Parry's DBS check was clear because the online "Update" service used by many employers, only searches for non-conviction information, including arrests, every nine months.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

At the time, the departures left the office understaffed amid a glut of habeas corpus petition cases from federal immigration detainees challenging their arrests during the surge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Police said that while arrests have been made, the investigation is ongoing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

During the 2024 Paris Olympics, authorities detected 355 drone incursions, leading to 81 arrests, according to a French National Assembly report.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It was the only way to keep Dasch's involvement in their arrests a secret.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple