policeman

Example Sentences

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What Lily couldn’t have foreseen, of course, was that her amateur detective skills would become necessary when, one day, George is found dead, and the investigation by a bumbling local policeman isn’t up to snuff.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The indictment also included nine other current and former Mexican officials, including a high-ranking policeman, a senator and a mayor.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I don’t think we’re going to get there without being questioned, not with Sala turning her face from every soldier or policeman on the street.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron