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constable

[kon-stuh-buhl, kuhn-] / ˈkɒn stə bəl, ˈkʌn- /


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A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The chief constable of Hampshire police has apologised to the family of Henry Nowak for the student being handcuffed and arrested as he lay dying.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Speaking in response to the BBC's investigation into motorbike crime, Onn says she will be requesting a meeting with the chief constable of Humberside Police.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

After leaving the Met, he became a volunteer constable for City of London Police.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

There was a painful pause when the constable told them she had gone away of her own free will, but it only lasted for a moment.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit




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