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patrol

[puh-trohl] / pəˈtroʊl /




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From the U.S. perspective, he said, it’s a good thing to have friendly ships from New Zealand and U.S. treaty ally Australia patrolling the area.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chris Parry was suspended "pending investigation" after a series of social media posts on Monday appeared to describe members of Shomrim, a voluntary patrol service, as "cosplayers" in a post which has since been deleted.

From BBC

He raided from the right, Mane patrolled the left, while Firmino could play as a striker or drop deep to add subtle brushstrokes to a fluid, devastating combination.

From BBC

Sir Mark also outlined additional security measures being put in place, which include 264 extra police officers being deployed to protect the Jewish community in London, alongside "additional highly visible firearms patrols".

From BBC

In the spring of 2023, the Pentagon deployed the A-10 to help patrol the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial shipping.

From The Wall Street Journal