police

Example Sentences

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Kolasinski said Hernández told him that he was on his way to work when he noticed police lights and pulled over.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The BBC has asked police how old the child was and what breed the dogs were.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Oli, 74, was taken to hospital since soon after his arrest for what police described as a procedural check-up, adding that he suffers from heart and kidney problems.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The change to the glacier law sparked protests by environmentalists, who clashed with police outside Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Coal wanted to turn his phone on to see if he had any messages, but he knew the police and the woman from the military were just waiting for him to do that.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste