frisking

Example Sentences

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The match has been designated a "high-risk" clash, with police enforcing special rules such as preventative frisking.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

The TV audience’s response to the bit — which carried on into frisking presenters Josh Brolin and Jason Momoa per the Academy’s “protocol” — was mixed on Twitter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2022

Yes, the internet of things — our things — is coming alive around us, digitally frisking us as we walk by to see if we’re carrying anything of interest.

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2022

Video of the incident shared online shows a plainclothes officer frisking a confused-looking Harden while he holds his phone.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2021

The sea breeze came down from the leaves and followed at her heels, jumping up now and again and frisking all around.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt