How to Use under arrest in a Sentence
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Cannon was placed under arrest at the hospital and later made bail.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 8 July 2026
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He was taken to a hospital from the scene by ambulance and was later placed under arrest.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
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After he was cleared by medical staff, police said, the minivan driver was placed under arrest.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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As a result, she was placed under arrest on two DUI charges, and asked to provide a breath sample.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
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Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest.
—Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
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The family noted that the case is nearing the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s death and that Robinson has been under arrest for 10 months.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026
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But last weekend’s mayhem, in which thousands descended on the community and more than 400 ended up under arrest, has hit Newport Beach differently, spurring calls for the city leaders to take decisive action.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
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The passenger in the Camry, identified as 28-year-old Rebecca Lindblom of Stafford, was also placed under arrest and charged with use of drug paraphernalia and interfering with an officer.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026
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In 1943, Benito Mussolini was dismissed as premier of Italy by King Victor Emmanuel III, and placed under arrest.
—ABC News, 7 July 2026
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At that point, the NYPD officer assigned to 30 Rockefeller Center was told by security of the lobby entrance incident and, on entering the building, placed the intruder under arrest and in handcuffs.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
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