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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.