frisking

Example Sentences

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The match has been designated a "high-risk" clash, with police enforcing special rules such as preventative frisking.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

“So frisking language might be like, ‘Do you have any needles that might hurt me?’

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2023

He described being angry and scared after police showed up that night with guns drawn, frisking and detaining him based on Troyer’s call.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2022

Yes, the internet of things — our things — is coming alive around us, digitally frisking us as we walk by to see if we’re carrying anything of interest.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2022

In between pat- frisking inmates as they entered or exited the mess hall, there was time to just stand around and gab.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover