area

Example Sentences

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Authorities say the deployment, set to run for a year, is aimed at restoring order to crime-ridden areas, but critics warn that using the military in civilian policing rarely delivers lasting results.

From BBC

McCartney and Willis' proposed site is in an area at Roshven on a rocky headland called Commando Rock which historically was used for military training.

From BBC

Unlike the enforced calmness and walking pace associated with fire drills, we were encouraged to run, not walk, to our designated fallout area—all the while covering our faces to protect from flying glass.

From The Wall Street Journal

Officers were called to Clapham High Street on Tuesday evening and put a dispersal order in place to move the young people out of the area.

From BBC

"Since the arson attack, we have put in place an enhanced, bespoke policing plan, which has been focused around vulnerable areas not only in Golders Green, but right across London," he said.

From BBC