patrol
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When I was in Iraq, on patrol and during emergency responder training, I was given the option of picking my own radio call sign.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
They made their way to the hilltop hearing the enemies’ whistles and barking patrol dogs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
“He testified Ms. Brooks would pick the ‘KP’ or kitchen patrol person based upon that person’s fighting prowess,” the motion said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
She is currently off-duty owing to the school holidays, but will be at the crossing as "back-up" on Thursday to support Reg through his last patrol.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
The following day the SS—an organization that began as Hitler's personal bodyguard and grew to have vast authority over the "Jewish question"—continued to patrol the ghetto.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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