constable
Example Sentences
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Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
John Hamilton, who worked as a detective constable in Northumbria Police's child abuse and sexual offences unit, was assigned to a case involving the girl.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
The force added it was aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved and said the matter has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards for assessment.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
“Just don’t let your mum and dad hear, or I’ll have the priest and constable after me both.”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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