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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

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

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

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

I doubted very much that he was out half that, but I certainly didn’t want trouble with the constable.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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