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policeman

[puh-lees-muhn] / pəˈlis mən /


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And a few weeks later came the deal with content-creator Goldbridge, a former policeman whose real name is Brent di Cesare.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

After two trips in his pickup truck, Juenke, a retired Houston policeman, waded through rushing waters to the Wiggle Inn cabin and became stranded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The crew he has selected includes three astronauts and three civilians—a scientist; a person who won a seat on the trip through a lottery; and Ryan Crane, a beleaguered policeman who once saved John’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The steps were already up at the plane and the aircraft door was open, so she asked the military policeman at gates: "Have we missed him? Have we missed Elvis?"

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

He is yellow-haired and blue-eyed, though nothing like Berdecki the policeman.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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