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policeman

[puh-lees-muhn] / pəˈlis mən /


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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

The former policeman became emotional and paused momentarily at this point as he reflected on "young Noah".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Another of the protesters, Narwin Gil, stopped a policeman from entering the prison with his lunchbox.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

For one second, I think my insolence is going to make this policeman smile.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron