under arrest

phrase

: in legal custody
The suspect was placed under arrest.

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Back in 2012, Wasmer tackled a school shooter and held him down until police arrived and placed the man under arrest. — Bryant Reed, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 At that point, the NYPD officer assigned to 30 Rockefeller Center was told by security of the lobby entrance incident and, on entering the building, placed the intruder under arrest and in handcuffs. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 The family noted that the case is nearing the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s death and that Robinson has been under arrest for 10 months. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 But last weekend’s mayhem, in which thousands descended on the community and more than 400 ended up under arrest, has hit Newport Beach differently, spurring calls for the city leaders to take decisive action. — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for under arrest

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“Under arrest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20arrest. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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