policeman

Example Sentences

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After two trips in his pickup truck, Juenke, a retired Houston policeman, waded through rushing waters to the Wiggle Inn cabin and became stranded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

While working as a military policeman there, he joined a judo club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Asked if she could remember specifically who it was who had reassured her, the woman replied it was someone "higher" than a policeman.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Witness D also alleged that Pretorius, who was not a policeman but had previously served as a police reservist, was involved.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

I watch the opening to the fence through the store glass, and a policeman walks by, Polish, his cap pulled low.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron