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

"I got taken in the office with a policeman and Mr Phillips was being all authoritative," Karen explains.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

“We’re going to have to take all of you to the police station,” the older policeman said, reaching over to grab Jinjoo’s arm.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh