under arrest

phrase

: in legal custody

The suspect was placed under arrest.

Examples of under arrest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Two former ministers from Orban’s ‌government and former central bank chief Gyorgy ​Matolcsy are currently under arrest over graft accusations in separate investigations. — Reuters, NBC news, 10 Nov. 2026

Roughly two months after fire ripped through Newhall’s historic downtown, four people are under arrest, accused of arson and conspiracy in the devastating blaze. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

As a result of the initial investigation, Bongiovanni was placed under arrest and charged with murder and criminal attempt to commit murder. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026

The co-pilot accused of carrying out the attack is under arrest and facing prosecution by UAE authorities. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for under arrest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed
• celeste