under arrest

Example Sentences

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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

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 was later approached by police officers who told him he was being put under arrest, before carrying him away from the demonstration as other protesters cheered and applauded.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

It was the first time in nearly four centuries that a senior British royal was placed under arrest, and it underscored how deference to the monarchy has eroded in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

At first I thought he was under arrest, but when I saw Vera sitting next to him on the wooden bench, I knew he had been waiting for me.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez