How to Use warrant in a Sentence

warrant

1 of 2 noun
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  • The police had a warrant for his arrest.
  • There was no warrant for such behavior.
  • The warrant says Hayward took out his gun, held it by his side and backed away.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Seven officers were on scene for the warrant, and three of them — Sgt.
    — Rachel Smith, The Courier-Journal, 13 Mar. 2024
  • The incident happened around 4:50 p.m., the warrant states.
    — Alexis Stevens, ajc, 17 July 2023
  • On March 30, officers returned to the home with a warrant.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2023
  • Police said in the warrant that a woman with red braids and a white coat was standing behind the shooter.
    — Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The police department that filed the warrant chose to not retrieve her in Chagrin Falls.
    — Joan Rusek, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2023
  • Collins said the man has a felony arrest warrant, but the lieutenant declined to elaborate on that case.
    — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2023
  • The officer went to Jeremy and his mother and began to render aid, the warrant says.
    — Salvador Rizzo, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • She was shot and killed by law enforcement acting in self-defense, the warrant says.
    — Christina Maxouris, CNN, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The medical transport van was traveling 53 mph and the speed limit was 35 mph, the warrant states.
    — Caroline Silva, ajc, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Jacob Meisner, 17: Meisner was served with an arrest warrant in the Lord case on March 7.
    — Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 10 Mar. 2024
  • But Armstrong was released because the birthdate on the arrest warrant was wrong.
    — Megan Brown, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2024
  • The arrest warrants are not related to the Brave Cave case, according to the source, but for a prior incident.
    — Davi Merchan, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Escalera has been arrested and the arrest warrant will be served for Murder.
    — Michelle Watson, CNN, 25 Feb. 2024
  • The warrant asks the court to compel the woman to provide investigators with a DNA sample.
    — Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Meza’s warrant includes a $1 million bond, the Sheriff’s Office said.
    — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Trump quickly responded to the news about the warrant on his own social media site, Truth Social.
    — Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Why did a short sketch warrant such an overwhelming response?
    — Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2024
  • The Fourth Amendment requires warrants for searches and seizures, but there are many exceptions to the requirement.
    — Andrew Wimer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Each of last year’s winners surely warrants honorable mention this year as well, but here is our new list of our top three CEOs from 2023.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
  • It was found that the driver, an East Cleveland woman, 46, was wanted on a Cleveland police warrant.
    — cleveland, 19 Sep. 2023
  • Ciampa also did not say whether the man has outstanding warrants from other counties.
    — Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2024
  • The agency issued a warrant for his arrest in December and shared it in a news release in late January.
    — Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Authorities issued a warrant for Phillips' arrest in the deaths.
    — Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
  • An Islamabad court has since canceled Mr. Khan’s arrest warrant, and the case has been adjourned until March 30.
    — Hasan Ali, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Prosecutors say that 31-year-old Adam Abelson has been issued around 50 warrants for his arrest in the past and is accused of a number of crimes.
    — Stepheny Price, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2023
  • The driver had a warrant out for his arrest on the charge of felon in possession of a firearm and will likely face multiple charges stemming from the traffic stop and crash, the sheriff said.
    — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Any surveillance would have to be targeted and involve a warrant.
    — Bydavid Meyer, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2023
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warrant

2 of 2 verb
  • The writing was poor, but it hardly warrants that kind of insulting criticism.
  • The punishment he received was not warranted.
  • Otherwise, the job would be too small to warrant the time.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2023
  • Any other year, Ward’s impact thus far would warrant a spot in the top five.
    — Jon Wilner | Bay Area News Group, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Sheppard said only half of them are big enough -- at least 1 mile or so -- to warrant a name.
    — Arkansas Online, 5 Feb. 2023
  • So, back in the day, the dire warnings to skip wild oysters during the heat of summer were warranted.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 21 July 2023
  • But it was beloved amongst certain cinephiles, beloved enough to warrant a sequel.
    — WIRED, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Either way, Cameron says the film will be profitable enough to warrant the sequels.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 6 Jan. 2023
  • And the next chapter may be lofty enough to warrant an expansion of the hotel library.
    — Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2024
  • The corner’s hand contact in response brought a flag that seemed even less warranted than the one on Davis, the team’s best corner.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
  • This year’s snow has generally not been dense or heavy enough to warrant the risk of getting hurt on the roof.
    — Alex Demarban, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Covid-19 was not severe enough in young children to warrant safeguards against it.
    — Robert Hart, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2023
  • That alone could warrant a discount between 5% and 10%.
    — Steven Glass, Car and Driver, 13 July 2023
  • But does the Packers roster really warrant being ranked in the bottom third of the NFL?
    — Christopher Kuhagen, Journal Sentinel, 19 July 2023
  • In his first game of the season against North Texas, Ott rushed for 188 yards and two touchdowns, so maybe some of the confidence was warranted.
    — Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Some think that the number of males attempting to play women’s sports is too small to warrant concern.
    — Riley Gaines, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024
  • What has happened in the food industry over the last 16 years that warranted a sequel?
    — Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Sometimes that uh-oh feeling is quite warranted, as much as some of the oh-wows that might emerge when the sport’s presents are unwrapped, one by one.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 31 Mar. 2023
  • At which point the marketing guy started to sputter and, once again, began telling the boss it shouldn’t be done, the band’s sales to date simply didn’t warrant it.
    — Lily Moayeri, Spin, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Not all of the notable dress trends warrant a special occasion.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024
  • Again, due to the study's small size, more research is certainly warranted.
    — Megan Nunn, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 July 2023
  • Not to hear the details firsthand, but to offer your sympathy -- and, if warranted, your help.
    — Miss Manners | Judith Martin, Anchorage Daily News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • The weekender bag was made for Friday-to-Sunday getaways — those trips too short to warrant a rolling suitcase but too long for a day bag to suffice.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Willis has refused to step down from the case, arguing there is no legal merit to warrant her removal.
    — Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Any other year, any other one of these lead performances could warrant a win.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Jackson is right to stay grounded, but his team warrants its favorite status.
    — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Jan. 2024
  • These warning signs should warrant a visit to the hospital or urgent care.
    — Andrea Michelson, Verywell Health, 13 Oct. 2023
  • There are plenty of tick bite symptoms that warrant a visit to your doctor’s office.
    — Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 12 July 2023
  • Due to the wild, widespread nature of the rumors around the Princess, a paparazzi photo of her did understandably warrant a news story.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2024
  • But what kinds of issues warrant a visit to a couples therapist?
    — Jenna Ryu, SELF, 16 Feb. 2024

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