apprehended
Americanadjective
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arrested, seized, or captured.
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fully and completely understood.
Example Sentences
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Apprehended in Pakistan; flown to Thailand, where there was initial interrogation by the FBI, by Ali Soufan, who suggested he was making some progress and got some major leads from Abu Zubaydah.
From Slate • Sep. 14, 2021
Apprehended inmates told investigators that they fled because they were worried about contracting the coronavirus, County Department of Corrections’ Chief of Operations Jeremy Welch said.
From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2020
Apprehended the next day, Mr. Dingle was convicted and sentenced to 25 years to life.
From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2015
Apprehended, Ms. Joubert pleaded guilty to eight counts of embezzlement.
From New York Times • Aug. 30, 2013
Prosecutions in Foreign Countries under this severe Law—Prosecutions in Labourt by the Inquisitor De Lancre and his Colleague—Lycanthropy—Witches in Spain—In Sweden—and particularly those Apprehended at Mohra.
From Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft by Scott, Walter, Sir
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