under arrest

Example Sentences

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Two who are accused of being the primary aggressors are under arrest.

From Los Angeles Times

The two American citizens were not placed under arrest, he said.

From Seattle Times

Once the migrants cross, they are greeted by members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who warn them that they will be placed under arrest if they step forward.

From BBC

In that moment, though, the deputy saw Hinkle — his breath smelling of booze, defying orders to leave — as a “danger to himself and others” and told him he was under arrest for public intoxication.

From Seattle Times

The move shocked even the president’s allies, and by day’s end, Mr. Castillo had been removed from office and was under arrest.

From New York Times