1
as in arrest
the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law
the arrestment of the bank president for embezzlement was accomplished as quietly as possible
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2
as in cessation
the stopping of a process or activity
the arrestment of all brain activity in the patient
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Noun
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For many in attendance, the commemoration has new meaning amid federal immigration enforcement targeting immigrant communities, including the risk of arrest at a place of worship.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025 -
Her arrest came after receipts were found by police indicating her involvement.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Most of these disruptions begin to normalize soon after alcohol cessation.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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More severe complications can include apnea (the sudden, temporary cessation of breathing), pneumonia, rib fractures from severe coughing, and even death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Celtics outscored it 30-18 as the Magic’s offense ground to a halt.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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President Donald Trump has so far not homed in on North Korea talks, prioritizing a ceasefire in the Middle East, a deal to bring fighting in Ukraine to a halt, and a nuclear agreement with Iran.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Sadly, by the time the ending — easy, predictable, full of hope — rolls around, the story is already fading from memory.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Weak Hero Class 2’s ending: Si-Eun’s master plan Ryeo Un as Park Hu-min, Lee Min-jae as Go Hyuntak Darae Lee/Netflix Weak Hero Class 2 builds to a massive showdown between the members of the Union and the Eunjang student body.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Arrestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrestment. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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