patrolling

Example Sentences

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Los Angeles police officers were patrolling the park around 10: 20 p.m. on May 5 when they spotted Johnson abruptly conduct a U-turn in front of them, according to an affidavit filed with the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

“We have a ton of patrolling still going on.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He’s even patrolling center field again after being shunted off to right in a failed attempt to keep him intact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Officers involved in these tasks disinfect their vehicles and shoes after patrolling high-risk areas.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Men with leashed wolves patrolling dazzling blue fields.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor