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The phrase "arrested during a span" is not correct and may be confusing in written English.
It could be used to refer to someone being arrested within a specific period of time, but the wording is awkward.
Example: "He was arrested during a span of protests that lasted several weeks."
Alternatives: "arrested during a period" or "arrested over a timeframe".
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He is one of six players who were arrested during a span of several weeks.
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He was arrested during a visit to Thailand.
They were arrested during a turbulent summer of protest in 1991.
King is arrested during a sit-in demonstration at Rich's department store in Atlanta.
When he relapsed, he was arrested during a drug deal.
She was arrested during a protest against the Vietnam War.
A total of 39 people were arrested during the protest.
Fairfax County fire and rescue personnel conducted three water rescues during a span of 30 minutes.
Leading by 23-15, Minnesota went 0 for 10 during a span of 6: 21 in the pivotal quarter.
ICE special agents arresting suspects during a raid.
He suffered a cardiac arrest during a motor vehicle inspection.
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