police action

Example Sentences

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What sets these protests apart is the absence of major trade union leadership, which is unusual for labour movements in India, said a union leader who declined to be named for fear of police action.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

It is clear he is not put off by the police action.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

He thinks the police action sends a signal.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 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