officers

Example Sentences

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HM Prison and Probation Service found four of those officers accessed files legitimately, but three did not have a legitimate reason to do so.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“This officer betrayed the public, betrayed the inmates, and betrayed the badge. My office will hold corrupt correctional officers to account for their behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The Framers feared officers rummaging through homes and papers because they understood something permanent about institutional power.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

The Justice Department will likely argue that the two officers don’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

There’s the crunching of more leaves, and General Sharpe and her officers whip around, turning their backs to me.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas