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under arrest

ADJECTIVE
arrested
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
booked
Synonyms
Antonyms
ADJECTIVE
caught
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
jailed
Synonyms


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It has apprehended 23 people under arrest warrants, while 35 others remain at large, along with an unknown number sought under warrants that remain sealed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

Stand-up comedian Deniz Göktaş has been placed under arrest by a court in Istanbul after he was held at the city's main airport over a performance that has attracted 9.4m views on YouTube.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

Instead, he suffered a minor knee injury after he "fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement, and was placed under arrest," the department said.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

I have seen how Henry and Abram have been treated since Master Wingfield was put under arrest.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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