frisk

Example Sentences

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As the officers patted down Flores, the lights on the Nissan blinked — which they assumed was because their frisk had pushed a key fob in Flores’ possession.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024

He began his career as a lawyer before being elected to the New York state legislature, where he championed affordable housing and worked on policing issues, notably the controversial practice known as "stop and frisk."

From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2022

When I visited this May, I was able to walk straight into The main building without having to state my business or undergo more than a light frisk.

From New York Times • Aug. 8, 2022

The municipality designated the area as a security risk region, giving police the authority to frisk people preventatively.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2022

“Not in a moving vehicle,” the soldier says as he begins to frisk us.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman