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as in law
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenager's disappearance was now a matter for the police
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as in constabulary
a body of officers of the law
the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests
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as in to control
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Recent Examples of police
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Trump has tried to deputize the FCC into policing online speech before.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
That’s roughly half the size of the US stock market, which is public and policed primarily by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Trump has tried to deputize the FCC into policing online speech before.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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The State Department’s decision to update the J-1 Exchange Visitors Skills List may prevent many researchers from being pushed out of the United States due to immigration law.Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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To get money from the 2021 law, states and agencies must submit plans to an office run jointly by the Energy and Transportation departments.Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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But Congress, ultimately, controls the purse, a fact that has bedeviled Presidents of both parties.Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Somewhere along the way, our iPhones and Android devices became our command centers, capable of summoning rides, controlling our homes, and delivering a world of goods to our doorsteps.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Activities like outdoor burning or operating machinery that could cause sparks are often discouraged during these warnings.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Marketing experts point out that the cost of advertising on Instagram or Facebook is significantly higher, putting financial pressure on small businesses already operating on tight margins.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Justice Elena Kagan questioned the practicality of assessing the environmental effects that an agency cannot regulate.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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This hormone is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and regulates sleep and wakefulness and tends to increase in the winter due to the lack of sunlight.Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using A Metal Spoon? Metal spoons can scratch pans and can conduct heat, leading to burns.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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In a recent joint interview with Cynthia Erivo conducted by French content creator Crazy Sally, Grande became emotional discussing the criticism over her appearance.Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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More from this issue The Secret History of Risotto By Anthony Lane The dish is governed by a set of laws that are rooted in tradition, rich in common sense, and aching to be broken or bent.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Since 2021, Scholz’s SPD had governed in an uneasy coalition with the liberal Free Democrats Party (FDP) and the Green Party.Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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That's how developers managed to propose a 240-foot building in the coastal height-limit area, with 74 apartments and 139 hotel rooms, despite zoning restrictions that allow only 31 apartments.Andrew Keatts, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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After enduring a four-game losing streak in the middle of the season, Cal managed to finish 3-2 in their last five games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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