arresting
Americanadjective
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attracting or capable of attracting attention or interest; striking.
an arresting smile.
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making or having made an arrest.
the arresting officer.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- arrestingly adverb
- nonarresting adjective
- unarresting adjective
Etymology
Origin of arresting
Example Sentences
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Until recently, arresting an immigrant suspected of being in the country illegally took time.
New powers allowing mobile phones to be seized from illegal migrants without arresting them have come into force.
From BBC
“It’s really a visually arresting production,” says “Great Performances” executive producer David Horn.
From Los Angeles Times
A special prosecutor threw a wrench in the process, arresting a government official for allegedly forging documents, and launching a wider investigation.
But, it's also about arresting a run of two straight defeats for new Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy with the deafening din of fan unrest bellowing towards the club's board.
From BBC
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