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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
Officers apprehended Brent Sharrai, 40, of Payette, after a short foot pursuit, police said.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
One resident, Isabel Oswaldo-Cruz, asked why Olea had not been apprehended over the past decade despite being trailed by rumors of inappropriate behavior and then in September by specific allegations.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The failure to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the bomber ultimately makes all Americans less secure.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
Lisa Findley was apprehended on Aug. 16, the 47th anniversary of Elvis' death.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
One resident, Isabel Oswaldo-Cruz, asked why Olea had not been apprehended over the past decade despite being trailed by rumors of inappropriate behavior and then in September by specific allegations.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The failure to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the bomber ultimately makes all Americans less secure.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
Lisa Findley was apprehended on Aug. 16, the 47th anniversary of Elvis' death.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Still, Republicans have said that even if that call was accurate, the C.I.A. failed in understanding other key events: how quickly the Afghan government could collapse, how Bashar al-Assad would flee Syria and how Hamas was preparing to attack Israel.Julian E. Barnes, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
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From artificial intelligence transforming workflows to esports energizing learning, Bett 2025 is the must-attend event for anyone who wants to understand and influence the future of education in a rapidly changing world.Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
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Yoon has also filed legal complaints against those who tried to arrest him including the head of the state anti-corruption agency.Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested and charged Sunday in Indianapolis following an investigation, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a news release Monday.Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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My voice becomes harder to comprehend when the buds have to cancel out background noise.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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Here are some of those benefits: More Accurate Understanding Of User Intent Unlike traditional search engines, AI can actually comprehend the exact requirements of the user.Dr. Bin Tang, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Both suspects were detained, and evidence was secured, including the firearm used in the crime, Indian Head Park police said.Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Ruben Montes, 29, of Baldwin Park, was detained and arrested after firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to a small brush fire in Irwindale, near Rivergrade Road and the 605 Freeway at about 12:30 p.m. local time.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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There are also national parks, monuments, and areas that Dark Sky International has recognized.Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, in wine bars restrained by small kitchens, the ice cream coupe offers ample space for experimentation, allowing chefs to push the boundaries with the produce and tools at hand and easily tweak their recipes to keep regulars on their toes.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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