superintendent
Example Sentences
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Yuen told the jury that he retired as a superintendent in the Hong Kong Police Force at the age of 55, and moved to the UK to join his wife and children immediately.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
"Sorry to press you on this superintendent but you would have expected a call to be made," he said.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
A superintendent assigned to the case gives George free rein to pursue his theories.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026
How it all unraveled, culminating in FBI raids on the superintendent.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Papa still wore his superintendent “uniform,” an outfit of his own choosing that he insisted on wearing whenever he did building duties.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
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