police action
Example Sentences
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Sir Mark said the fall in homicide was a result of targeted police action against organised criminal gangs and greater use of technology including live facial recognition.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026
He thinks the police action sends a signal.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2025
In 27 cases, victims withdrew support for police action, while 16 cases were dealt with by partner agencies and five were not pursued due to concerns about whether prosecution was in the public interest.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025
It would require the largest police action in American history, wipe out millions of jobs, cost hundreds of billions of dollars, and destabilize the economy.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024
Richard was surprised when he heard the announcement that the federal government had declared a police action to bring the rebels to order.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
