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constable

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


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The relatively new chief constable, Jon Boutcher, is a bruiser.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

It was only after Sanjoy contacted the chief constable that the families were told what had been said.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Samuels began to volunteer with the Met Police Central West team as a special constable in September 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Tom Meek, the constable, came out of Bell’s candy store and fell into step with Cal.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck




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