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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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Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Israel arrests 2 in Syria, Lebanon raids The death toll in Gaza stands at 43,000 since Israel went to war on Hamas in response to a surprise attack last Oct. 7 in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 abducted.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Nowhere to be found, she was presumed dead for six long years – until a chance encounter at a birthday party resulted in an investigation and arrest.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Melody was arrested and charged in Tullahoma, Tenn. in 2019, the Tribune Ledger reported.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Israel arrests 2 in Syria, Lebanon raids The death toll in Gaza stands at 43,000 since Israel went to war on Hamas in response to a surprise attack last Oct. 7 in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 abducted.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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He’s promised to enact even stricter border policies if elected, including mass arrests and deportations of undocumented migrants.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Nowhere to be found, she was presumed dead for six long years – until a chance encounter at a birthday party resulted in an investigation and arrest.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Even more dangerous is the possibility that a Ukrainian missile strike or territorial takeover could throw a storage site into operational chaos, allowing rogue actors to seize its nuclear warheads—or inadvertently prompt Russian nuclear escalation.William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ogles, a member of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, confirmed in August that federal agents had seized his cellphone as part of an ongoing investigation into his campaign's financial filings.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Broad Fire burned around 33 acres, but its forward progress was stopped and firefighters were mopping up late Wednesday afternoon, Malibu’s city government said.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Behind every unresolved murder case is a family that never stopped mourning or yearning for justice.Alaa Elassar, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Advertisement As a child he was fascinated by Native American traditions, which made far more sense to him than the pageantry of the church.Esther Zuckerman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2024
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From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Efforts include promoting smoking cessation and getting pregnant people into early prenatal care by eliminating barriers in vulnerable communities.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 24 July 2024
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The high-end pairs were fascinating, but Nura was acquired by Denon in April 2023, and announced the cessation of its own-brand lines shortly after.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The overwhelming majority apprehended nationwide, including at the northern border, are single adults, according to the data.Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Nov. 2024
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In fiscal 2023, the ERO office in Houston apprehended 13,595 undocumented migrants, with a substantial portion—7,100 individuals—having prior criminal convictions, while an additional 2,427 were facing pending criminal charges at the time of their arrest.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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This month, The New York Times reported that, after independent reporter Ken Klippenstein published hacked Trump campaign information related to Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance, the campaign connected with X to halt the spread of the materials.David Ingram, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
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The Philadelphia district attorney's office filed a lawsuit Monday to halt Musk's $1 million a day to registered voters in swing states, saying that the giveaway is intended to reward people for registering and voting for Donald Trump.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Explore Danny Ocean Maria Becerra See latest videos, charts and news Day One: A Taste of Cuba with Vicky Bakery The festivities kicked off with the beloved Vicky Bakery, a cherished Cuban gem that has been enchanting taste buds since 1972.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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The dance of shadow and light of the handcrafted candleholders dreamed up by artist Pietro Ruffo will enchant, featuring illustrations of 30 Avenue Montaigne, La Colle Noire and a design inspired by the French royal gardens.Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Hankison, who had been with Louisville Metro Police for about 17 years at the time of the raid and was one of three officers to discharge their weapons that night, fired 10 rounds into Taylor's apartment through a covered glass door and window.Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 2 Nov. 2024
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His support for a closer alignment with Moscow could embolden Russian aggression in Eastern Europe, leading to a potential complete Russian occupation of Ukraine and raids on NATO member countries.Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrest. Accessed 12 Nov. 2024.
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