policemen
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A worst-case scenario would mean losing services "you depend upon: the policemen arriving, the fire brigade arriving, the hospital functioning, the transport giving you a ride from point A to B."
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke told the BBC he had gone to a friend's house in the morning to freshen up when policemen turned up and refused to let him leave.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 10, 2026
The question roiling this southern African country is more existential: Are the animals personal pets, or furry policemen?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
“Have gangsters taken hold of the place? Your policemen are so tough they can lift a bull by the horns. Surely they can restore order if there are any gangsters around.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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