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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
The additional state charge stems from an incident during Routh’s escape when police shut down traffic to apprehend him.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Dec. 2024
Transit police apprehended the man, who has not yet been publicly identified, after receiving a report from three high school students who had recognized the man.
—Susan Haigh, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Some of the anti-Israel agitators jumped into the stands and were quickly apprehended by security.
—Bradford Betz, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
The unidentified person was apprehended after having been booted from the flight before takeoff, Delta said in a statement Thursday.
—Jay Blackman, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
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Whether understanding diverse audiences, crafting campaigns that resonate emotionally or navigating sensitive client relationships, empathy is indispensable in creating work that truly connects.Abigail Stuart, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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What's next: Theragun is looking to further tailor its routines, expand to work with other products in the company's portfolio and also incorporate real-time feedback to understand where someone might be sore and adjust treatments accordingly.Ina Fried, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
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The legislation increases penalties for repeat offenders, creates additional ways to prosecute crimes as felonies and allows the police to arrest people suspected of retail theft with probable cause, even if officers did not witness the crime.Kate Selig, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the Maldives has long been regarded as ground zero for the most visually arresting waterscapes and over-the-top luxury accommodations.Katie Kiefner, Vogue, 1 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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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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Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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James Gunn teases how Creature Commandos kicks off his new DC universe But will audiences really be able to comprehend two different movie Batmans existing at once?Christian Holub, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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This transparency aids employees in comprehending the benefits of the new system and proactively addresses any potential concerns by mitigating uncertainty and resistance.Cory McNeley, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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That’s because people detained for civil immigration violations are not entitled to free representation.Hunter Clauss, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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In California's conservative Central Valley, alarm over Trump's deportation threats grow Mexican migration agency INM said in a separate statement that a third suspect, a Colombian national, was also detained.Jose Luis Gonzalez and Diego Ore, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
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As social media amplifies conflicts and remote work complicates communication, the ability to recognize and navigate high-conflict personalities can mean the difference between professional success and career derailment.Nik Ershov, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Era of Personal Digital IDs Takes Shape 2025 will mark a turning point in the adoption of personal digital IDs, as consumers and businesses alike recognize their transformative potential.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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If Moscow’s threats worked against the alliance-friendly President Joe Biden, then Pyongyang’s will very likely restrain the nationalist, transactional Trump.Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
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Thompson threw Herro to the ground by his jersey with just 36 seconds left in the game, and multiple people — including Houston coach Ime Udoka — had to be restrained in the ensuing fracas.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Apprehend.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apprehend. Accessed 11 Jan. 2025.
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