police action
Example Sentences
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In 27 cases, victims withdrew support for police action, while 16 cases were dealt with by partner agencies and five were not pursued due to concerns about whether prosecution was in the public interest.
From BBC • Feb. 23, 2025
It would require the largest police action in American history, wipe out millions of jobs, cost hundreds of billions of dollars, and destabilize the economy.
From Slate • Oct. 24, 2024
Looking back, Mr Bromley said although he was disappointed no further police action was currently possible, he felt "some good came from this".
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024
She has backed an updated police action plan which will see violence against women and girls given the same priority as dealing with terrorism.
From BBC • Sep. 26, 2024
Richard was surprised when he heard the announcement that the federal government had declared a police action to bring the rebels to order.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
