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patrol

[puh-trohl] / pəˈtroʊl /




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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

"Honestly, this flyover of the Statue of Liberty is something I never imagined I would be able to do in my life," Commander Brice Beaudouin, leader of the patrol, told AFP ahead of the flyover.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Authorities say up to 50 officials will be deployed to patrol neighbourhoods and impose the fines.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

A 37-year-old father of two who was found inside a police patrol vehicle outside the Azusa Police Department in March died from extreme heat, according to authorities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Karl stops singing, but Helmuth keeps on, even more loudly as a Hitler Youth patrol rounds the corner.

From "The Boy Who Dared" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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