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apprehended

American  
[a-pruh-hend-id, a-pree-] / ˌæ prəˈhɛnd ɪd, ˌæ pri- /

adjective

  1. arrested, seized, or captured.

  2. fully and completely understood.


Example Sentences

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Separately, the US Southern Command announced on Wednesday that the defence and homeland security departments "apprehended a stateless, sanctioned dark fleet motor tanker without incident".

From BBC

The U.S. has already apprehended two very large crude carriers, the Skipper and the Centuries, which are part of the fleet that transports illicit oil, and officials have said more seizures could come.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Maduro continued to argue in court that he was wrongfully apprehended, the judge gently interjected, telling him there would be a time and place to make those arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police apprehended two suspected thieves Saturday after they attempted to strip the tower of copper wiring, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Belt was released in June and then apprehended again months later.

From Los Angeles Times