under arrest
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For months, Javadli had barely left the house as she believed security officers were waiting to take her children from her and possibly put her under arrest.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
He was placed under arrest and transported to Sacramento County Jail.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
He fell to the ground, was restrained by law enforcement and placed under arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
Finally, after five hours, Ahmad got handcuffed and told he was under arrest.
From Slate ● Apr. 19, 2026
“Keep him under arrest I” the M.P. shouted, doubling over with raucous laughter at his jest, and sped away in his jeep.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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