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

On Wednesday, the chief constable appeared before Westminster's Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, which is carrying out an inquiry into policing and security issues.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Samuels' first victim also said the defendant spoke "a lot about the powers he had" in their role with the Met as a special constable.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

Mr. Fuller turned on his heel and left, with the constable close behind.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam