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constable

[kon-stuh-buhl, kuhn-] / ˈkɒn stə bəl, ˈkʌn- /


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The former chief constable of Nottinghamshire Police, Kate Meynell, admitted in her evidence that Calocane should have been arrested before he killed Barnaby, Grace and Ian.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Hampshire's chief constable Alexis Boon has previously apologised to Nowak family, telling them "I'm so sorry you've had to go through this".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Speaking in response to the BBC's investigation into motorbike crime, Onn says she will be requesting a meeting with the chief constable of Humberside Police.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

“No sense rushing about, son. The constable will be wanting to talk to you now that you’re up.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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