apprehend culprit

Frequency: 5.55.1 per million words

A formal term for catching or arresting the person responsible.

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Examples (10)

  • The police force's primary mission is to apprehend the culprit and ensure public safety.
  • After a lengthy investigation, detectives finally managed to apprehend the main culprit.
  • We will use every resource available to apprehend the culprit behind this serious crime.
  • The authorities have offered a reward for information that helps them apprehend the culprit.
  • The culprit was apprehended by an off-duty officer who witnessed the event.
  • It is imperative that we apprehend the culprit before they can cause more harm.
  • The security footage was instrumental in helping the police apprehend the culprits.
  • Apprehending the true culprit in such a complex case requires meticulous police work.
  • The international agency is coordinating efforts to apprehend the culprit who fled the country.
  • Despite their best efforts, the team has not yet been able to apprehend the elusive culprit.