police
Example Sentences
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The appeals court ruled that Keenan couldn’t use the gun as evidence because police had conducted an illegal search, forcing Keenan to dismiss the case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The complaint made to the police Friday was the first reaction of any kind Steinberg has received from Decurion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
In another, you're in an Australian police station.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
Grammy winner Lil Nas X is another step closer to potentially resolving his felony police battery case.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
“So the police couldn’t use it to identify her.”
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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