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as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
do you apprehend the importance of this discovery?
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the agency charged with apprehending criminals who have violated federal law
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Recent Examples of apprehend
Officers apprehended Brent Sharrai, 40, of Payette, after a short foot pursuit, police said.
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Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 3 Jan. 2025
One resident, Isabel Oswaldo-Cruz, asked why Olea had not been apprehended over the past decade despite being trailed by rumors of inappropriate behavior and then in September by specific allegations.
—Ana Claudia Chacin, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
The failure to identify, apprehend, and prosecute the bomber ultimately makes all Americans less secure.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025
Lisa Findley was apprehended on Aug. 16, the 47th anniversary of Elvis' death.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Researchers are working to understand the weapon’s significance and markings.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Deadline understands that the company has worked with Josh Berger, the former Warner Bros. UK chief, to assess interest among potential buyers, and that Bank of America has been repping the UK outfit.Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
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View a timeline of the quarter-century of legal twists in the case of Adnan Syed since he was arrested in the killing of Hae Min Lee, his ex-girlfriend.Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2025
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Michael Lewis, 55, was arrested and charged Sunday in Indianapolis following an investigation, Marion County prosecutor Ryan Mears announced in a news release Monday.Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
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Now that the album and visuals are finally out, Meléndez-Badillo says he was moved to tears by its message — delivered through Puerto Rican folk album, also known as música jíbara.Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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More News: Rhea Ripley Wins WWE Women's World Championship on Raw Netflix Debut Triple H addressed these criticisms at the Netflix Raw post-show press conference, basically saying that the world has known for a long time that WWE is scripted.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Supreme Court should seize the first opportunity to overturn it.Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
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Officers spoke with him and seized his electronic devices.Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Jan. 2025
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My voice becomes harder to comprehend when the buds have to cancel out background noise.PCMAG, PCMAG, 14 Jan. 2025
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At nearly 5,000 square miles, the vastness of Vatnajökull National Park can feel difficult to comprehend.Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2025
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Both suspects were detained, and evidence was secured, including the firearm used in the crime, Indian Head Park police said.Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Monday marks three years since Barnes, a 67-year-old father of two who grew up in Huntsville and most recently lived in Texas, was first detained in Russia.Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
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But all represent the crème de la crème of luxury hospitality in France and are recognized for their exceptional architecture, design, heritage, cuisine, and service—to name a few attributes.Mary Winston Nicklin, AFAR Media, 15 Jan. 2025
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Nine North Carolina residents were recognized on Forbes’ 2025 30 Under 30 List, highlighting young entrepreneurs, inventors and innovators who are making significant contributions to a variety of industries.Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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The individual, whose identity hasn’t been released, was quickly restrained by fellow passengers and later detained by state troopers.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Plus, in wine bars restrained by small kitchens, the ice cream coupe offers ample space for experimentation, allowing chefs to push the boundaries with the produce and tools at hand and easily tweak their recipes to keep regulars on their toes.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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