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policeman

[puh-lees-muhn] / pəˈlis mən /


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While working as a military policeman there, he joined a judo club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Though he almost immediately broke a collarbone during a practice, he stuck with the sport in the belief that it would make him a better policeman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The former policeman became emotional and paused momentarily at this point as he reflected on "young Noah".

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Witness D also alleged that Pretorius, who was not a policeman but had previously served as a police reservist, was involved.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

She stands talking to the policeman for a few minutes.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko