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The police arrested the suspect last night.

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The police arrested the suspect last night.

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How to use in different contexts

Reporting News

The police arrested the suspect last night, according to reports.

Describing Events

Last night's events culminated in the arrest of the suspect by the police.

Summarizing a Story

The case concluded with the police arresting the suspect last night.

Speculating

I heard the police arrested the suspect last night; I wonder what happens next.

Rephrased versions

Formal

Law enforcement officials apprehended the suspect last night.

Casual

The cops nabbed the guy last night.

Simpler English

The police caught the suspect last night.

Phrases to learn

arrested the suspect

To take a person into custody on suspicion of a crime.

last night

During the previous night.