under arrest
phrase
: in legal custody
The suspect was placed under arrest.
Examples of under arrest in a Sentence
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After he was cleared by medical staff, police said, the minivan driver was placed under arrest.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
As a result, she was placed under arrest on two DUI charges, and asked to provide a breath sample.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
As a result, she was placed under arrest on two DUI charges, and asked to provide a breath sample.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 June 2026
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“Under arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20arrest. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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