under arrest
Example Sentences
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She told AFP later that she was under arrest.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
An officer is heard saying Nowak is under arrest and read him his rights.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
He had not told Gamble that she was under arrest, which made resisting arrest a difficult charge to pursue.
From Slate ● May 4, 2026
He fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement and placed under arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
“So,” he said, marching over to the fireplace and turning to face Harry as though he were about to pronounce him under arrest.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
