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arrests

  • plural of arrest.
  • present tense form of arrest (3rd person singular).

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He later suffered two cardiac arrests and was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy, external, a heart condition which can lead to heart failure.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

A series of high-profile crashes and deaths involving e-bikes has prompted police and prosecutors to make arrests, seize bikes and file charges against riders and their parents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A lawyer for the brothers, Joseph McBride, said the arrests were “greenlighted by a low-level functionary” of the Justice Department.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

The arrests mark the latest chapter in a yearslong legal battle.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

The police and security forces were making very few arrests.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela