patrol
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Overhead, a Black Hawk helicopter carrying snipers will patrol the skies, while a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks on the ground will help anchor an electronic antidrone shield over the venue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Thousands of armed police patrol alongside tourists in Mexico City, where authorities say security is under control in the days leading up to the World Cup.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
He takes me on patrol through winding jungle tracks, and we must seek cover when a junta drone is heard above us.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Proctor, 60, was on patrol with his partner, Jonathan Kawahara, when he responded to calls about Glenn and his dog causing a disturbance in Venice Beach in May 2015.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
American spy John Champe swims to a welcoming British patrol boat after out-running pursuing Americans, who think he is a deserter.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
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