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constable

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


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

From BBC • May 7, 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

Sometimes a junior constable walked into the frame and saluted her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The force added it was aware that an off-duty serving Met special constable was involved and said the matter has been referred to the Department of Professional Standards for assessment.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

There were four callers, one a deacon from the church, the constable of the town, and Goodman Cruff and his wife.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare




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