on the beat
Example Sentences
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“This diminished capacity will send bad actors the message that there will not be enough cops on the beat if they attempt to defraud or exploit our commodity and derivative markets,” Schiff says.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
During her long tenure on the beat, she’s covered the inner workings of Madison Avenue and companies such as WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
I was a full generation behind him, and had trouble imagining myself at his age, still on the beat.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
She added: "That's why we're putting almost 3,000 more bobbies on the beat in neighbourhood roles this year."
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2025
The music can suddenly emphasize the weaker beats of the measure, or it can even emphasize notes that are not on the beat at all.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
