- present participle of police.
policing
Example Sentences
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Shehla Wynne, an attorney in the Washington, D.C., area, said she doesn’t advocate total restriction or policing others’ choices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Rowlinson said: "The reality of public order policing is that arrests at the time are not always possible, especially where evidence may need to be reviewed to clearly identify who is responsible for offences."
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
He has also become a regular commentator in the media and last year was named as Reform's national policing and crime advisor.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Next week Sutton is due to launch a public consultation on policing priorities for Norfolk.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
He tried to neatly type up his reports and touted the virtues of scientific policing.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
