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policeman

[puh-lees-muhn] / pəˈlis mən /


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Byfield, meanwhile, accused the policeman of giving false testimony during the earlier drunkenness case.

From Science Daily Sep. 7, 2026

With a policeman in charge of the program, there’s no more off-the-field games being played — only hard work trying to get back to the top.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 6, 2026

Kyle Chandler stars as the DC Universe’s intergalactic policeman, who begrudgingly works with a younger member of his force played by Aaron Pierre.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

After a rough start, including a run-in with an irritating policeman, she lands at the home of a baker, Osono, who gives her a place to stay in exchange for labor and her delivery services.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

The policeman on duty at the guard post was Rolf himself.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

"Two policemen were there. I knew it was Andrew. You hope against hope they're going to tell me he's in hospital."

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

As a result, more than 75,000 policemen, soldiers and private security officers were activated for the opening ceremony, and camouflaged soldiers carrying assault rifles became a common sight outside venues.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 10, 2026

The question roiling this southern African country is more existential: Are the animals personal pets, or furry policemen?

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 13, 2026

Firefighters used an excavator to remove broken glass and gnarled metal strewn across the site as policemen with pump-action rifles patrolled on motorbike to prevent looting.

From Barron's Jan. 4, 2026

“Have gangsters taken hold of the place? Your policemen are so tough they can lift a bull by the horns. Surely they can restore order if there are any gangsters around.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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