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

Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Ms Pelicot was taken aside by a policeman, who started asking her a series of increasingly probing questions.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 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

“But you don’t need a key to get out,” the policeman said.

From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson