he was arrested

he was arrested(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. fue detenido
He was arrested for drunk driving.Fue detenido por conducir en estado de embriaguez.
b. fue arrestado
Poor Juan. He was arrested for a crime he didn't commit.Pobre Juan. Fue arrestado por un crimen que no cometió.
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