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as in to seize
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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as in arrestment
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
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Recent Examples of arrest
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Georgia is then arrested and driven away in a cop car, setting the stage for an intense court battle and a potential prison sentence in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
An investigation on the handling of the allegations revealed the State Police dropped the ball by not making an arrest sooner and that Cofrancesco failed to take action quickly to fire Mastrangelo and warn parents.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
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The Columbia County, Oregon, Sheriff’s Office arrested the suspect on May 22, the FBI said.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Georgia is then arrested and driven away in a cop car, setting the stage for an intense court battle and a potential prison sentence in Season 3.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Student released on bond after ICE arrest BOSTON -- A Massachusetts high school student arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who were looking for his father has been ordered released on bond Thursday by an immigration judge.
—Arkansas Online, 6 June 2025
An investigation on the handling of the allegations revealed the State Police dropped the ball by not making an arrest sooner and that Cofrancesco failed to take action quickly to fire Mastrangelo and warn parents.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2025
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Search warrants would be conducted from June 2-6 in Lagos, Portugal, and any evidence seized is set to be handed over to Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), Reuters reported, citing Portuguese police.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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In the wake of the incident, investigators seized the boat believed to have struck Ella following a dayslong search, the FWC said.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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On September 2, Border Force officers had stopped two women at London Stansted Airport.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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This move did not stop at regulation but was backed by public education campaigns and investment in local businesses producing biodegradable alternatives.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Do different cultures engage with Napoleon’s legacy differently? PJC: The Anglo-Saxons are fascinated by the romantic aspect of his period as an exile.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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As for Mourinho, Greenhalgh was fascinated by his approach.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Transportation electrification would contribute mightily to the abeyance and cessation of these current and future disasters, saving untold property and lives.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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Hamas has demanded a deal that would provide stronger guarantees toward a lasting cessation of hostilities, a position the U.S. and Israel have dismissed.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kendall nearly escapes with the cash, but the cops arrive just in time to apprehend him.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
5 June 2025
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Tolbert was apprehended inside a hotel at 204 N. Washington St. in Ellis, Kansas, the Kansas Bureau of Investigation said in a statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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In fact, a 2019 Aflac survey of over 1,600 American adults found that 53% reported halting use of company products because of disliking a company’s stance on an issue.—
Lauren Howe,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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As the protest grew more rowdy, several Waymo autonomous vehicles were set on fire in the downtown area, prompting the company to halt service to downtown LA.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 June 2025
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The company’s video game mantra since its Nintendo Entertainment System days has been to show gaming and play as a medium full of possibilities, using world-building, competition and puzzles to enchant.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The valley's waterfalls, trails, and mountain views continue to enchant even during the off-season.—
Carlsen Jes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 June 2025
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Immigration enforcement actions, particularly since the raids in Los Angeles in early June, have led to speculation of raids in North Texas.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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The Biden administration ended the practice, saying employers exploited the raids to suppress workers from reporting labor violations.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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