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police officer

[puh-lees aw-fuh-ser, of-uh-] / pəˈlis ˌɔ fə sər, ˌɒf ə- /


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She said he had been an "excellent" police officer who had been commended and nominated for a bravery award during his career.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

In this case, Kyodo reported that a police officer questioned and detained the suspect as he walked alone on a street in Naha's entertainment district late Saturday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Burns, a retired police officer, looked up from his microphone and hissed back: “Tee-hee-hee, by a bunch of idiots!”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Earlier in the clip, a police officer is heard explaining that Milania had been released from a Baker Act facility and was being transported to a rehabilitation facility.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

One police officer strolls toward us, as if this is no big deal, yet his hand is on his holster.

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper




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