cop

Example Sentences

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The company, which owned a fleet of Lamborghinis, Porsches and Bentleys, was run by a former officer who aspired to be more than just a patrol cop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Lucky for her, her husband, Mark, is a cop; unlucky for her, he’s played by Joel McHale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

I've got to cop that, that was my mistake.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The cop on his last day before retirement is a trope that needs to be sent out to pasture.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

The cop belted out something close to a groan.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro