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police

[puh-lees] / pəˈlis /


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Hipolito responded that anyone could buy a vest and put police on it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Chinese police said the repatriation took place recently but didn’t disclose when or provide details on the suspected crimes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The copter-drone symbiosis will also come into effective play in civilian, firefighting or police missions, said Gerin-Roze.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Curreri, a former police officer, said Bush's "intentional negligence" was "pretty difficult to comprehend".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

One day as Father and I were returning from our walk we found the Grote Markt cordoned off by a double ring of police and soldiers.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom