patrolling

Example Sentences

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Instead, these legendary predators may still be quietly patrolling the region's waters, largely unseen.

From Science Daily • Jun. 26, 2026

As a lifeguard lieutenant and later a chief, Ms. Fash was hard on her crew, drilling them constantly and patrolling her section of the beach to ensure that their eyes remained squarely on the water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Officers were seen patrolling the cordon and shouted at several cyclists who at one point attempted to pass through a cycle lane within the cordon.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“We have a ton of patrolling still going on.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

When I'm sure that no one is patrolling the street, I dart through the shadows toward the house and crawl to a broken board that leads under the porch.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu