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policewoman

[puh-lees-woom-uhn] / pəˈlisˌwʊm ən /


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“A South African policewoman told us that we were like guests who came without knocking on the door,” Abu Samra said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025

I asked the equine squad for the breed of horses and one policewoman told me, “Percherons, with a few Clydesdales in the back.”

From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2024

In one final scene, she reveals her name and her real-life dream: to become a policewoman.

From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2024

Ji-su, the policewoman, was in a quiet conversation with her partner looking charmed, until one of the reporters walked over and stuck his camera about a foot from her face, making her recoil.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

The policewoman was back from her supper and on duty at the counter.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson

Ms Sharma said there were ripples of change every now and then: for instance, in 1988, two policewomen made headlines after they married each other.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2023

A legal official familiar with Suu Kyi’s court proceedings said she is being held in a newly constructed building with three policewomen, whose duty is to assist her.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2022

The police announced plans in June to upgrade assessment for physical fitness when hiring policewomen and match the standards for men after criticism of double standards.

From Reuters ● Nov. 23, 2021

“She joined policing at a time when policewomen were faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles,” Chief Michel Moore said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2021

A Negro engineer monitored recording equipment between the altar and the coffin which was guarded by eight uniformed Negro policemen and two uniformed Negro policewomen.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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