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constable

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


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The ranks of the four serving officers being investigated for gross misconduct are commander, detective chief inspector, detective sergeant and detective constable.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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 began to volunteer with the Met Police Central West team as a special constable in September 2020.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

But Winnie leaned round the constable and looked back at Tuck.

From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit




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