patrolling

Example Sentences

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Officers were seen patrolling the cordon and shouted at several cyclists who at one point attempted to pass through a cycle lane within the cordon.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“We have a ton of patrolling still going on.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

With bands of men patrolling the 273,000-acre forest, poachers and illegal loggers have stayed away, allowing the grasslands to rejuvenate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

City officials said local hunters were expected to begin patrolling the area on Friday, according to the broadcaster.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

With enemy soldiers patrolling the streets, Doha’s mother kept him close to home.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh