long arm of the law
Example Sentences
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“The long arm of the law is catching up with Yahya Jammeh’s accomplices all around the world, and hopefully will soon catch up with Jammeh himself,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● May 15, 2024
Not only is he not our only hope, his hope for eluding the long arm of the law is rapidly dwindling.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023
Public officials had one message for would-be criminals on New York City trains — to be wary of the long arm of the law.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 20, 2022
It was long arm of the law stuff, and it emphasized how her investigation, though playing out more than 600 miles from Washington, D.C., is no sideshow.
From New York Times ● Sep. 12, 2022
It'll get her mind off the long arm of the law, and it'll also get her out of my way.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
