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Recent Examples of house arrest
In the past two decades, Panahi, like many of his countrymen and fellow-artists, has faced continual persecution by the Iranian government: he has been detained and imprisoned, placed under house arrest, forbidden to leave the country, and banned from filmmaking.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Conditions of Anthony’s bond included being on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
His lawyers also proposed that Combs be under house arrest with 24 hour surveillance.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Even before he was placed under house arrest, Mr. Machar was prevented from leaving Juba, meeting with his supporters or attending family funerals, according to interviews with ambassadors and senior party officials.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
Conditions of Anthony’s bond included being on house arrest and wearing an ankle monitor.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
His lawyers also proposed that Combs be under house arrest with 24 hour surveillance.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Even before he was placed under house arrest, Mr. Machar was prevented from leaving Juba, meeting with his supporters or attending family funerals, according to interviews with ambassadors and senior party officials.
—Abdi Latif Dahir, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house arrest
Noun
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He was later located driving the vehicle and taken into custody by the MDSO Homicide Bureau.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Police located the suspect in the area and took him into custody, Vixayvong said.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
13 June 2025
Noun
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Cunningham was taken into custody in Florida after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a May 24 incident in Harrison County, Miss., per The Independent.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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He was released on bond not long after his arrest and isn’t required to wear an ankle monitor.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
Noun
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The capture by Ukrainian forces of the Kursk region in western Russia last year dealt another powerful blow, leaving the Kremlin struggling to liberate its own land.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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The blockade was instituted to pressure Hamas to release the remaining 20 hostages taken during Hamas' surprise terror attack on southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that killed 1,200 people and led to the capture of hundreds, Israel said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
1 June 2025
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“House arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/house%20arrest. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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