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patrol

[puh-trohl] / pəˈtroʊl /




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Overhead, a Black Hawk helicopter carrying snipers will patrol the skies, while a fleet of Tesla Cybertrucks on the ground will help anchor an electronic antidrone shield over the venue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"Honestly, this flyover of the Statue of Liberty is something I never imagined I would be able to do in my life," Commander Brice Beaudouin, leader of the patrol, told AFP ahead of the flyover.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

An Italian patrol boat had recovered ten bodies, it said, adding a search in the area was continuing on Sunday afternoon.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

His body was found inside the unlocked SUV three days later when Wenrick told the fleet maintenance crew to take the patrol cars to be washed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

“In the meantime,” Fahim continued, “our patrol shifts are doubled, and every morning, one of us has to go to Father Olufemi’s study and give a status report.”

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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