plod
Example Sentences
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But when it turns out that a child went missing on that night, and Steve from Neighbourhood Watch starts playing Policeman Plod, Grace suddenly discovers that both truth and lies can be very dangerous indeed.
From The Guardian • Feb. 18, 2013
The members of the Lemming or Stumpy or Plod probably didn't.
From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2012
Thus, when Mr. Plod the Policeman wants to clap Noddy into jail on bread and water and rice pudding.
From Time Magazine Archive
Despite criticism that her work was sentimental, few bedtimes were complete without a story about Toyland, inhabited by Little Noddy the Pixie and Mr. Plod the Policeman.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then she led the way hastily out of the barn, saying, "Old Plod and I are sworn friends from this time forth; and I shall take your advice, Old Plod."
From A Day of Fate by Roe, Edward Payson
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