Sentence examples for arresting before from inspiring English sources

The phrase "arresting before" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe something that is captivating or attention-grabbing prior to a certain event or action, but the phrasing is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The artist's work was arresting before the exhibition opened, drawing in many curious visitors."
Alternatives: "captivating prior to" or "striking before".

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She has been arresting before – as a prostitute in The Painter, and earlier this year as a gangling, disruptive nanny in Our New Girl.

The Guardian

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Ms. LaRose had been arrested before, on minor charges.

The New York Times

"It is awful; he has never been arrested before," he said.

The New York Times

I'd been arrested before, but never for doing the right thing.

The Guardian

"I was never arrested before," she said.. "I had never been in jail.

The New York Times

Blackwell had been arrested before, he said.

Huffington Post

Gilbert said he had been arrested before, but she was never notified.

Huffington Post

Many have never been arrested before.

The New York Times

He had never been arrested before.

The New York Times

Mr. Hayee has been arrested before.

The New York Times

WHEN had he been arrested before?

The New York Times

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