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Dragnet
01
a conical fishnet dragged through the water at great depths
02
a method of searching for and capturing suspects or criminals by systematically covering an area
Example
The police conducted a dragnet in the neighborhood to apprehend the suspect.
The authorities implemented a dragnet operation to crack down on illegal drug activity in the city.
In response to a series of burglaries, the local police department initiated a dragnet to catch the perpetrators.
During the investigation, the detectives organized a dragnet to gather evidence and identify potential suspects.
The FBI launched a nationwide dragnet to locate and apprehend the fugitive.
