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as in arresting
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the juvenile delinquent was collared for robbing houses
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as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
she collared the boy before he could get into the cookie jar
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Noun
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Advertisement As a result, during times when there were monetary/debt crises and/or wars that increased the risks of confiscation, gold went up a lot in value.—
Ray Dalio,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025 -
Enforcement of other rules could include fines of $50 to $250, misdemeanor charges or confiscation of an e-bike.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Start with one of Alexandra Llewellyn’s exquisite, handmade board games, which turns chess or backgammon into a feast for the eyes, so tactile and arresting, tempting you to play just one more game.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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The video shows immigration agents arresting a man later identified as Dennis Quiñonez, as people shout that there is a child in the back of the car.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was regarded as safe with the ball at his feet, with his claiming of crosses on a similar par to Martinez.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
1 Sep. 2025
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To teach these fixtures of Asian American literature is thus to explain their political projects—a claiming of America that was an imperative then, if awkwardly nationalistic and settler colonialist now—while helping students also to hold the texts accountable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Monday’s agreement stems from the August 2023 search of the Marion County Record, as well as the home of the paper’s publisher and a councilwoman, seizing reporters’ cell phones and computers, among other items.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since seizing power, the Burmese military has waged an unrelenting campaign of terror.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bank of America’s Hall shared a list of large-cap stocks in the S & P 500 reflecting characteristics that have been attractive to suitors for a potential merger or acquisition.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the years since the acquisition, sections of that property were sold off, including a plot with a large log house Tobolowsky built for the family.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Bands of masked men apprehending people in broad daylight in the streets and hauling them off.—
J. David McSwane,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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The swift police response and use of video surveillance technology proved crucial in identifying and apprehending the shooter.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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“Collaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collaring. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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