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as in to seize
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the inept robber was promptly arrested by the off-duty policeman he had tried to hold up
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as in to stop
to bring (something) to a standstill
cryogenics is based on the idea that extreme cold can almost arrest molecular motion
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the sight of the daredevil walking a tightrope between high-rises arrested area pedestrians and motorists alike
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as in arrestment
the act of taking into one's control by authority of law
there have been only two arrests for driving while intoxicated in the county in the last six months
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as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
"hemostasis" is the technical term for arrest of bleeding
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Recent Examples of arrest
Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Other videos of the arrest went viral on social media today.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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The calendar change likely comes one day after news broke that Kennedy, 32, was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence at his home in Los Angeles.
—Liza Esquibias, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
When the crime bosses checked in for their table assignments, they were arrested and dragged away so as not to tip off the next suspect.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
Noun
The reactions to Mangione’s arrest tell us that many of these institutions — higher education most significantly — are not doing their jobs.
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 14 Dec. 2024
Other videos of the arrest went viral on social media today.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 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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Each year, authorities in the U.S. seize thousands of ghost guns, almost all of them originating from inexpensive kits bought online that can be assembled into a working weapon in as little as half an hour.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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How to stop being so codependent The good news, according to both therapists, is that there are ways to become more independent without having to drift apart—and an easy way to start is by showing yourself some love.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Stolarz started in goal and stopped seven before leaving because of a lower-body injury.Austin Knoblauch, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Fishing for microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gates said he was fascinated by her retelling of the upheaval during the 1960s, all seen through her own eyes as the wife of an aide to both John F. Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson during their respective time in the Oval Office.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Dec. 2024
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The program also enrolled 194 people in its smoking cessation program, which led to 60 people quitting smoking.Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
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What the deal entails The deal stipulates a 60-day cessation of hostilities, which negotiators have described as the foundation of a lasting truce.Tamara Qiblawi, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
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One of two suspects in a Pennsylvania home invasion shooting that left a young man dead and his mother critically wounded has been apprehended, authorities announced.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Jean-Pierre said the Biden administration is grateful to law enforcement for apprehending the subject.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mitsubishi Mirage Mitsubishi previously announced plans to halt production for the Mirage, a compact hatchback, for the U.S. market late this year.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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The decision to halt the legislation — at least temporarily — was reached by top executive, legislative and judiciary bodies, Dabiri also said.Amir Vahdat and Nasser Karimi, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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These thrilling family trips run the gamut from Arctic expeditions led by expert guides to sojourns that trace storybook towns and enchanting castles along Europe’s legendary rivers.Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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Of course, there’s plenty of cheer for the rest of the month, too, thanks to Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show & Village, a hub of holiday magic with enchanting attractions for all ages.Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump himself expressed his disapproval of Wray on Sunday, citing the Mar-a-Lago raid and Wray’s initial suggestion that shrapnel, not an intact bullet, grazed his ear during the July assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
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The case became public last week when The Intercept published an article on the raid and the letter was released.DAN ROSENZWEIG-ZIFF THE WASHINGTON POST, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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