Example Sentences

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Members of Wrexham Toad Patrols ensure the amphibians cross a busy road to reach the Nant-y-Ffrith reservoir each year.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“This victory was won by and for the people of the Harbor Area,” said Maya Suzuki Daniels, co-founder of the Harbor Area Peace Patrols.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

The morality police - or Guidance Patrols - are part of the national police.

From BBC • May 20, 2024

“I see two Highway Patrols on the frontyard right by my mom’s room, and I run to check on her,” Nestor Rendon, an occupant of the home, told KABC-TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2023

“No way we can defend a claim like this. Patrols will be looking for it. Corporate goons. Lawson & Carlson will want a piece, if it’s full salvage—” “It’s salvage all right,” Pima interrupted.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi