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constable

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


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Whittome said she spoke to the chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police on Sunday night, and added she understood the officer was "now out of surgery".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

In January of last year, in the last public evidence sessions, the inquiry heard from its expert witness Alan Pughsley, former chief constable of Kent Police and experienced homicide investigator.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

"They're angry at the chief constable for allowing lawlessness to win, for allowing the mob to dictate," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

There were also seven novels about a fictional policeman, William Warwick, who rises from humble constable in the Metropolitan police to the very top of his profession.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The constable waited for more, but there was no more.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit

Long before modern professional police forces, public order depended on watches, constables, alarms, and forms of compelled or expected community response.

From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026

Other recommendations include a new senior constable rank to reward and recognise experienced frontline officers who provide leadership and mentor colleagues, as well as nationally accredited training for new constables.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

"I think at the moment, there are eight former or serving chief constables who are either under disciplinary action or awaiting the result," he said.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Badat worked on a challenge to DeSoto County districts that were used for the county’s board of supervisors, school board, election commission, county constables and their judges.

From Salon ● May 16, 2026

He could handle the hungry constables of the villages, but he had respect for the experienced and voracious big city police.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck


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