patrol

Example Sentences

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“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

Beginning with signals intelligence, and satellite and electronic surveillance of activity in the strait, such a mission would likely include maritime patrol aircraft and drones.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

But they had to part quickly before they were spotted by the North Korean and Chinese border guards on patrol.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The company, which owned a fleet of Lamborghinis, Porsches and Bentleys, was run by a former officer who aspired to be more than just a patrol cop.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The Confederates had seen the patrol crossing the Rappahannock on the ferry.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson