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

But a bad cop in an easy situation can produce identical statistics to a good cop in a difficult one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

He also portrayed the titular character in cop show "TJ Hooker," and won both a Golden Globe and a Primetime Emmy for his role on "Boston Legal."

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 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

Mr. Griffiths holds up his hand, like a cop stopping traffic, but I continue.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan