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Discover LudwigThe phrase "arrested and held" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing law enforcement actions where an individual is taken into custody and detained.
Example: "The suspect was arrested and held for questioning regarding the recent theft."
Alternatives: "taken into custody" or "detained and confined".
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Others were arrested and held for trial.
Nichols was arrested and held without bail.
Instead she was arrested and held for 36 hours.
Seven Sudanese opposition leaders were arrested and held.
Morin was also arrested and held for several hours.
In the present instance, the appellant has been arrested and held for trial.
Many of those arrested and held were peaceful protesters or passers-by.
Three teachers and administrators, including principal Eleonora Cercavschi, were arrested and held for a week.
The 25-strong crew, including Mankell, were all arrested and held in custody.
Nearly 2,000 people are arrested and held without trial on suspicion of involvement in terrorism.
Never before has one of its officials been arrested and held in detention.
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