policeman

Example Sentences

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The crew he has selected includes three astronauts and three civilians—a scientist; a person who won a seat on the trip through a lottery; and Ryan Crane, a beleaguered policeman who once saved John’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Before the Islamic Revolution, in the days of the shah, Iran was known as "the policeman of the Gulf".

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

A military policeman steps out of a small guard’s hut, switching on a torch and pointing it down.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin