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policing

[puh-lee-sing] / pəˈli sɪŋ /


NOUN
law enforcement
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There is, of course, an important conversation to be had about modern policing.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

In their view, policy decisions that affect policing in their neighborhoods are made far away by people with little knowledge of or connection to the area.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A leader with a reputation for speaking her mind in plain terms, Badenoch questioned the way some podcasters have, as she put it, taken to policing identity.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Albanese said Wednesday the two countries would begin work on a "comprehensive" new treaty as well as deepen ties in policing.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

There was still a lot of policing up to be done around the yard and house.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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