law enforcement
Example Sentences
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The man in the suit, an investigator, in Russian law enforcement parlance, calmly told me he was charging me with espionage, a crime that carries a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Prosecutors said the agents never asked for a “donation” from Marset and allege that he has sought to “intentionally mischaracterize as unscrupulous what are in fact standard law enforcement practices.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
David Truesdale, a retired federal law enforcement agent who moved to the county to get away from city life, says he became involved after learning that a neighbouring solar project would sit near his home.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
After Kao’s arrest, he added, the company fully cooperated with law enforcement.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
For rescue workers and law enforcement, it might have been easier if the people were just a bit scared.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
