policewoman
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The policewoman frightened him so much with warnings of severe legal consequences that he avoided telling his daughters or bank managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
I asked the equine squad for the breed of horses and one policewoman told me, “Percherons, with a few Clydesdales in the back.”
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2024
In one final scene, she reveals her name and her real-life dream: to become a policewoman.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024
Ji-su, the policewoman, was in a quiet conversation with her partner looking charmed, until one of the reporters walked over and stuck his camera about a foot from her face, making her recoil.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024
He handed it to Mitchell, who handed it to the policewoman, who frowned but went out anyway to pay the cab driver.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
A legal official familiar with Suu Kyi’s court proceedings said she is being held in a newly constructed building with three policewomen, whose duty is to assist her.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022
The police announced plans in June to upgrade assessment for physical fitness when hiring policewomen and match the standards for men after criticism of double standards.
From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021
“She joined policing at a time when policewomen were faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles,” Chief Michel Moore said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
They are also helping evacuate women whose jobs have landed them on the Taliban’s list of potential targets, including some women who trained Afghan policewomen, lawyers and politicians.
From New York Times ● Sep. 24, 2021
“I can see why they were thrown out of Resthaven,” whispered one of the policewomen in front.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
