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

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

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

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

"I made Phillip give us his car and a back up one for the policeman," she says, and confirms it will be "myself, Beatrice and Eugenie".

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

But, as the policeman drew level with me, he whispered, ‘I’m with you!’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler