police

Example Sentences

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The police investigation, trial and sentencing collectively took more than a year.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

There is an ongoing investigation, police said, though no criminal activity is suspected at this time.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

She and her husband, Karim, followed in a police car.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

A group of Salinas police officers were enjoying a break from fighting crime at a local coffee roaster when they heard faint cries coming from the walls.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Finally a police car had stopped, and a policeman had changed the tire.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry