the force

Example Sentences

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Police Scotland said it would support arrangements, which could see officers from the force deployed if necessary.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In the first episode, he talked about his work on the force, telling viewers that working as an officer makes "you feel like you made a difference" each day.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

As Loretta steers her around Dupont Circle and down Massachusetts Avenue, Annabelle feels the wind, the force, the guiding light, the history, the story, the exhaustion and the grief and the triumph of the crossing.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti