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police action

NOUN
intervention by law enforcement
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The government has also agreed not to pursue police action against protesters, the Cockroach Janta Party said in a social-media post.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026

Undeterred by the police action and intimidation, the CJP has vowed to press ahead until their demands are met.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Either way, these algorithmic thresholds are often invisible to the public and are set quietly by vendors or agencies, even though they shape when police action begins.

From Salon ● May 12, 2026

Hehir, who is originally from County Limerick and now lives in Wembley, was later released and told he would not face further police action.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

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


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