Example Sentences

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Such conduct exceeds the scope of the First Amendment, of course, and law enforcement has apprehended the perpetrators accordingly.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2025

Coast Guard has apprehended many repeat offenders, with some Mexican fishermen being caught in U.S. waters over 20 times since 2014.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2022

Since October of 2011, Customs and Border Protection has apprehended approximately 5,000 individuals — mostly adults — with confirmed or suspected gang affiliations, Acting Chief Carla Provost testified.

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2017

The Border Patrol has apprehended more than 52,000 child immigrants traveling on their own since October.

From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2014

The bailiff of the ward is summoned to appear before the local mandarin, and he is asked if he has apprehended the murderer.

From Sidelights on Chinese Life by Macgowan, J. (John)