cop

Example Sentences

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That included his stepfather, Ed Kovac, the homicide cop and former Marine who’d had a partner on the force who was gay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Steve Coogan is terrific in a rare dramatic role, as is Tom Burke as cop teetering on the edge as he falls dangerously deep into his undercover persona.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

If the person being sued is a government official, most commonly a cop, then they could only be liable if it was obvious that the cop’s action was illegal.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

Mexico has a major crush on its top cop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

One minute I’m trying to figure out where my money could be, and the next minute, the cop was pounding on the door and everything else faded from my mind.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist