on the beat
Example Sentences
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“This diminished capacity will send bad actors the message that there will not be enough cops on the beat if they attempt to defraud or exploit our commodity and derivative markets,” Schiff says.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
During her long tenure on the beat, she’s covered the inner workings of Madison Avenue and companies such as WPP, Omnicom, and Publicis.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
Their sound differed from the melody-rich music of Bob Marley, with a heavier emphasis on the beat - including the pioneering "rockers" rhythm, which introduced more syncopation and energy to the music.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
Now 88 years old and still on the beat, Hersh, the Pulitzer Prize-winning subject of “Cover-Up,” has battled the establishment since he began his career.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026
The cop on the beat came rushing up.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
