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Recent Examples of Synonyms for house arrests
Noun
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Other audio captures officers describing a possible sighting of the shooter on the second floor of another building and a report of a suspect being taken into custody.—
Kimberlee Kruesi,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026 -
At one point, other audio captures officers describing a possible sighting of the shooter on the second floor of another building as well as a report of a suspect being taken into custody.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The restaurant was in violation of 16 standards, including employees not using hair restraints and rust accumulation on prep surfaces.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Their testimony comes as Democratic lawmakers in Congress are demanding restraints on immigration officers before agreeing to fund the Department of Homeland Security.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Such arrests have been happening for weeks following the government crackdown last month that crushed the protests calling for the end of the country's theocratic rule.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the end, officials said no arrests were made.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The detainments have broadly affected the staff and students in her district.—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Statesman has reached out to Hays County, Buda and Kyle officials for information on any other potential detainments.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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