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constable

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


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Hampshire's chief constable Alexis Boon has previously apologised to Nowak family, telling them "I'm so sorry you've had to go through this".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The chief constable of Hampshire police has apologised to the family of Henry Nowak for the student being handcuffed and arrested as he lay dying.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

But Winnie leaned round the constable and looked back at Tuck.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit




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