policeman

Example Sentences

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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

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

Another of the protesters, Narwin Gil, stopped a policeman from entering the prison with his lunchbox.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

Ms Pelicot was taken aside by a policeman, who started asking her a series of increasingly probing questions.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

He expected to see an officer, a soldier, or at least a policeman seated there.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson