constable
Example Sentences
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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' first victim also said the defendant spoke "a lot about the powers he had" in their role with the Met as a special constable.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Prosecutors say Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, and Matthew Trickett, a British immigration officer, carried out the surveillance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Mr. Fuller turned on his heel and left, with the constable close behind.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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