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as in arrests
the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law
the arrestment of the bank president for embezzlement was accomplished as quietly as possible
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as in cessations
the stopping of a process or activity
the arrestment of all brain activity in the patient
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Noun
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More arrests in Cuba Detentions and imprisonment of ordinary citizens who are not activists or government opponents have increased in recent months.—
Sarah Moreno
June 5,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026 -
Sheriff Cordero-Stutz noted that authorities learned lessons from the chaos two years ago at the Copa America final, where fans rushed the gates, leading to dozens of arrests.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Temporary cessations of hostility, but no permanent closing of the moral and social divide between debtor and creditor, and no giving up on the thought that some lives matter more than others.—
Henry Freedland,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors say Ian Roberts spent nearly two decades working in urban schools without authorization, using a counterfeit Social Security card as Des Moines’ leader, even as Trump-era ICE raids intensified.—
Hannah Fingerhut,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The bakery became a gathering point for community support during federal immigration raids in Charlotte last fall, when Betancur temporarily closed the shop for the first time in its history.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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In an episode filled with tragic endings for various characters, including Rue herself, Faye sees some kind of hope on the horizon.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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So no, Deborah was never going to die, and there were never any alternate endings beyond what wound up on screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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In practice the printer ran for about 3 months (including setup and halts), whereas a traditional cast bridge might have taken 3–4 times longer.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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Former leaders warn that the loss of institutional knowledge, combined with halts to the incoming pipeline of public health workers, may lead to a long-term crisis.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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People can draw their own conclusions, though.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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Lee also warned about drawing strong conclusions from early returns, estimating that only about 40% of ballots cast had been counted through Wednesday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Karl-Anthony Towns has been great on both ends, giving Victor Wembanyama fits defensively while scoring six points on aggressive drives to the hoop.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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The wider discussion around corner crossing is framed by three recent developments on opposite ends of the issue.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Be sure to check the website for up-to-date trail accessibility and closures.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Imports from foreign countries can help pick up the slack, but the closures may leave the state vulnerable to price spikes.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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“Arrestments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrestments. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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