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constable

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


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A detective constable told Newry Crown Court that Sir Jeffrey was interviewed for a total of four-and-a-half hours.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The chief constable of Hampshire police has apologised to the family of Henry Nowak for the student being handcuffed and arrested as he lay dying.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 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

After leaving the Met, he became a volunteer constable for City of London Police.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

“Even better, I shall have them arrested for disturbing the peace. They are a disturbance to the peace of my home. Miss Lumley, you must ring for a constable, quickly!”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood




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