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

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

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

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 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 German policeman has turned onto the street, on patrol, walking straight toward us.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron