make an arrest

Frequency: 9.055.2 per million words

to perform the act of arresting someone

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Examples (10)

  • The police officer made an arrest after a long chase.
  • Detectives hope to make an arrest in the coming days.
  • You need a warrant to legally make an arrest inside a private home.
  • The security guard had to make a citizen's arrest when he caught the shoplifter.
  • So far, the police have not made an arrest in connection with the burglary.
  • When did the authorities finally make an arrest in that high-profile case?
  • The task force made several arrests during the early morning raid.
  • Making an arrest is a serious step and must be based on probable cause.
  • The rookie officer was nervous before he made his first arrest.
  • The evidence was too weak to make an arrest, so they had to release the suspect.