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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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She spoke to police weeks before he was arrested along with his wife in March 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

On May 23, William Applegate, 31, was apprehended by Carpenter’s security and police after he made his way onto a neighbor’s property to breach the pop singer’s security fencing, the documents say.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused Farage of deepening divisions as she argued that police should treat everyone equally regardless of race.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They don’t want the police to ask questions.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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