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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house arrests
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As the frame widens, the pacing slows, and the Shakers’ movement pauses, what Fastvold captures is how, out of the expanse of America, the Shakers start to find structure.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
7 Jan. 2026 -
Patrick Mahomes gifted other Kansas City Chiefs members a Hublot watch, some of which can retail for over $40,000, as well as a Full Swing KIT, an indoor golf practice tool that analyzes swings and captures replay videos that can be viewed from an app.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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These are the lessons that keep Wembanyama pushing to get back in the lineup when his knee was hyperextended earlier in the week and the Spurs want to put him in restraints for his own good.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Maduro's hands were in restraints during his transfer to the courthouse, neither he nor wife were shackled in the courtroom.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
5 Jan. 2026
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Speaking with the Post and Courier, Dané's family issued a public plea for the responsible driver to turn themself in, as the Sheriff's Office said that no arrests have been made.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Police on Friday did not announce any arrests or release any suspect information.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The group’s first stop was at the rear entrance of the John Moss Federal Building along N Street, where there have been ongoing protests related to reported immigration detainments within the building.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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From unmarked military-style vehicles to detainments that more closely resemble kidnappings, Californians are rightly concerned that federal agents may be crossing the line and abusing their authority.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Dec. 2025
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