paddy wagon

Example Sentences

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“In the paddy wagon, I told everyone the number for the Colorado Freedom Fund. I said, ‘Hey guys, repeat this number until you get to a phone.’”

From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2020

The Associated Press reported that Fonda was taken away in a paddy wagon.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 18, 2019

“One cruiser or paddy wagon is about the same price,” he said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 13, 2019

“I stepped out of the paddy wagon and held my fist up,” he said.

From Washington Post • Jan. 12, 2019

In a last-ditch effort, he managed to load the camera before the paddy wagon drove off.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner