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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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In March 2024, she told police she had seen Sir Jeffrey and Complainant B together in a room.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In the days and weeks that followed, city and police officials continued to pepper the bureau about speeding up the approval process.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

AFP journalists saw several people arrested by police, who also fired tear gas to disperse the growing crowds.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It broke into an electronics factory, but surprised police who had surrounded the building after reportedly escaping by unlocking a window.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“Because hiding things from the police is a crime.”

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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