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Discover LudwigThe phrase "arrested for trying" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone is detained by law enforcement due to their attempts to do something, often implying that the action was not necessarily illegal or harmful.
Example: "He was arrested for trying to help the stranded hikers, even though his intentions were good."
Alternatives: "detained for attempting" or "apprehended for trying".
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Mr. Sabr talked about getting arrested for trying to report a traffic accident.
They were arrested for trying to smuggle some asylum seekers into Britain.
In December, 2011, he was arrested for trying to sell a Kalashnikov online.
His sister was arrested for trying to smuggle trunks full of dresses into Virginia.
He had Mr Hensley arrested for trying to solicit "illegal sexual activity".
Ghavami was questioned for four hours after being arrested for trying to enter the stadium.
Several months earlier, Mr. Adams had been arrested for trying to sell counterfeit Viagra.
"Well, it's obvious: We have a man who was arrested for trying to sell the office".
Ghoncheh was questioned for four hours after being arrested for trying to enter the Azadi stadium.
But I never thought I'd get arrested for trying to give my book a fighting chance.
That same year, Ben was arrested for trying to smuggle cocaine into Australia.
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