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cops

  • present tense form of cop (3rd person singular).

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Cops with the most seizures would pose for pictures with pro-wrestling-style championship belt that had “Mission GED Pistoleros” emblazoned on the buckle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Cops in Hayward, near San Francisco, became suspicious when they noticed the passenger in one vehicle -- slumped over, wearing a blue hoodie and a sun hat -- appeared to have no face.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A friend also appeared and - after being searched by police - spoke himself of appearing on Highland Cops when his flat was raided.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Appeared in the February 24, 2026, print edition as 'Mamdani Should Spare These Cops the Ax'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“Yeah. Cops love to pull over sports cars,” Reggie had replied.

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

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