the force

Example Sentences

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Police Scotland said it would support arrangements, which could see officers from the force deployed if necessary.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Henderson said the force had been liaising with senior counter-terrorism officials, adding: "We have no information to suggest this was terrorist-related. However, we are still at the early stages of our investigation."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A round hit the officer in the chest but his protective vest absorbed the force of the bullet, and the officer was listed in stable condition, according to law enforcement sources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Assistant Chief Constable Ryan Henderson said the force had "no information to suggest that this was a terrorist-related incident," stressing the investigation was still in its infancy.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Woo jumps over to me, grabs my head, and angles it so I notice what he’s seeing—a rise in the dirt from inside the force field, slowly getting bigger.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer