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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehend
He was apprehended by police on Monday after he was spotted eating at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, about 230 miles from the New York hotel where the shooting occurred last week.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The latest: Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania Monday and subsequently charged with murder in connection with Thompson's killing.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Domestically, there are concerns that , along with their reinforcements, have yet to secure gang strongholds or apprehend key leaders.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Authorities eventually stopped the vehicle and apprehended four individuals — Mendoza Lopez and the three undocumented noncitizens.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Alexandra Banner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
The latest: Mangione was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania Monday and subsequently charged with murder in connection with Thompson's killing.
—Ivana Saric, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
Domestically, there are concerns that , along with their reinforcements, have yet to secure gang strongholds or apprehend key leaders.
—Shannon McDonagh, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Authorities eventually stopped the vehicle and apprehended four individuals — Mendoza Lopez and the three undocumented noncitizens.
—Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Further clinical trials are needed to better understand and assess the potential mechanisms at work.New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
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For occasional or seasonal consumption or lower levels of contamination, more research is needed to understand how lead in spices would affect lead levels in the blood.Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 Dec. 2024
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Authorities first arrested 72-year-old Sheikh on July 10 at Los Angeles International Airport and the following month he was indicted on immigration fraud charges.Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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The police have already arrested the Defense Minister, the chief of the National Police, the head of the Metropolitan Police and the military counterintelligence commander for collaborating in the insurrection.Joohee Cho, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Eagles know their offense can’t devolve into a frustrating mess for a second straight season.Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Keselowski's entry into RFK Racing in 2021 marked a turning point for the team, formerly known as Roush Fenway Racing.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Authorities seized 20 pounds of fentanyl in a drug bust Tuesday in the Bronx, with 10 people suffering minor injuries during the operation, the Daily News has learned.Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Semantic Understanding These technologies can comprehend the semantic meaning of conversations, not just individual words.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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Hundreds were detained and more than 100 treated for injuries.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mangione has been detained at the State Correctional Institution at Huntingdon in Pennsylvania since he was denied bail late Monday.Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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In fact, more than 30 countries recognize birthright citizenship, most of them in the Western Hemisphere.Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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Israel captured the Golan Heights during the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it, a move recognized only by the U.S. The international community continues to regard the area as occupied.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Only one autopsy in Palm Beach County noted that the man died while being restrained.Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that, regulatory barriers continue to restrain the arrival of Parallel Systems’ cars themselves.John Tamny, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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