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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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He accompanied the push with reforms meant to modernize Saudi society, defanging religious police and ending a ban on female drivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“If you capture the enemy pilot or pilots alive and hand them over to the police, you will receive a precious prize,” she said, with a backdrop of a military march.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In a statement issued by police, Noah's family said they were "utterly devastated".

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Shortly after, San Bernardino police officers Jackson Tubbs and Cynthia Guillen arrivedand spotted Cowser walking across the parking lot to speak to a friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Two police officers are helping someone get out of the back of the car.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler