without incident

phrase

: without any unexpected trouble
The suspects were arrested without incident.

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Following the execution of the search warrant, Alvaro Robledo, 34, of Aurora, and Olivia Gonzales, 33, of Aurora, were taken into custody without incident, the news release said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 He was taken into custody without incident, according to Boise police. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 24 Sep. 2026 Authorities conducted a traffic stop and arrested him without incident. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Police surrounded the residence, and Adams exited without incident and was taken into custody. — Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for without incident

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“Without incident.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/without%20incident. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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