dragnet in a sentence
n.
Definition
A dragnet is a coordinated effort by law enforcement to search for and apprehend suspects or gather evidence across a wide area.
Sample Sentences
- The police launched a massive dragnet across the city to catch the escaped convict.
- During the investigation, the FBI set up a dragnet to gather evidence from various locations.
- The dragnet operation resulted in the arrest of several individuals linked to the drug trafficking ring.
- After the robbery, the local authorities initiated a dragnet, checking every vehicle leaving the area.
- The community was on high alert as the dragnet expanded to include neighborhoods far beyond the crime scene.
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