patrol

Example Sentences

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They made their way to the hilltop hearing the enemies’ whistles and barking patrol dogs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

“He testified Ms. Brooks would pick the ‘KP’ or kitchen patrol person based upon that person’s fighting prowess,” the motion said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"The bird was safely secured and brought to a nearby patrol vehicle, where it appeared to settle in the warmth of the van as the officers completed their patrol."

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The four Soviet submarines, with their special weapons, remained on patrol in the warm waters east of Cuba.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin