place under arrest

Example Sentences

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Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi placed the commander of the federal police regiment responsible for the area of the market place under arrest, the military statement said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2021

"My instructions." said the Captain, taking a light to survey us closer, "are to place under arrest an elderly and a young person—and I think these gentlemen answer nearly the description."

From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir

The English officer had received instructions to place under arrest two persons, one young and the other elderly, travelling together.

From Red Cap Tales Stolen from the Treasure Chest of the Wizard of the North by Scott, Walter, Sir

The rumor gained such strength that an order was issued for all troops to immediately place under arrest anyone answering to the description of the spy.

From Over the Top by Empey, Arthur Guy