patrolling

Example Sentences

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Flashing cars carrying heavily armed policemen are patrolling the capital.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The arrangement, which saw around 700 law enforcement officers patrolling beaches in France, was expected to expire next month.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The plan was to equip some of the company’s aircraft models with advanced sensors and communications for military applications, from surveillance and intelligence gathering to troop transportation and maritime patrolling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

AFP reporters saw bomb squads patrolling Naypyidaw hotels ahead of the ceremony, and parliament was sequestered by rings of checkpoints.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

“I thought you were still patrolling the border. I didn’t notice you at the wedding.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine