patrol

Example Sentences

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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

A number of patrol boats were also involved in the arrest, positioning themselves off the coast.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Video released by the Azusa Police Department shows the moment a man, who was later found dead, was freed from custody and entered a patrol vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

His body was found inside the unlocked SUV three days later when Wenrick told the fleet maintenance crew to take the patrol cars to get washed.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

And there was no flickering coming from either Miig’s or Chi-Boy’s rooms, which meant they were either asleep or on patrol, so I was safe from discovery.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline