- present participle of police.
policing
Example Sentences
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The power that the state will have in policing radio and television isn’t in doubt.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
"It's extremely disappointing to hear that military policing continues to be affected by such serious challenges," she told the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“There’s a lot of policing that’s going on, and a lot of accusations,” said Pallie.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
The majority position on policing is one of support and accountability — better policing, not simply more policing.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
This was a major departure from traditional policing, where lawmen were typically products of their own communities.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
