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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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This takes regulatory resources away from policing other markets, whether that’s crypto or oil futures, Fischer noted.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The case exposes a risk the states face with policing mergers: No law prevents companies from rushing to merge before attorneys general can stop them.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The candidates vary on key issues, including policing and housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

Insp Alisha Dixon, of the neighbourhood policing team, says anti-social behaviour "will not be tolerated" and the force is carrying out "high-visibility patrols, targeted days of action and proactive work".

From BBC • May 20, 2026

We can prevent the people fighting wars or staffing emergency rooms or policing the streets from making mistakes.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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