constable

Example Sentences

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Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The force added it was aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved and said the matter has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards for assessment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The former chief constable announced her retirement from the force in October last year after being diagnosed with cancer, with a planned departure of this month.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The former special constable was sentenced at Aylesbury Crown Court on Friday to a total of 32 years, made up of 24 years' imprisonment and a further eight years on extended licence.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The constable paused to light a cigar, and went on cheerfully: “What you got planned for that piece of Foster land? Going to clear her? Put up a house, or a store, maybe?”

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit