military police
Americanplural noun
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of military police
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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Spain's military police and disaster response teams have both set up large reception tents and access to the waterfront is restricted.
From BBC ● May 9, 2026
Security was tight during the court session on Tuesday, with suspects transported in heavily guarded convoys under military, police and intelligence supervision.
From BBC ● Apr. 8, 2026
A former military police officer and a former advisor to Domingos Brazao are also on trial.
From Barron's ● Feb. 24, 2026
The military, police, a local zipline entrepreneur and a have-a-go hero are all involved in the pulse-racing rescue.
From Barron's ● Jan. 23, 2026
Outside I kept away from the station, where there were military police, and picked up a cab at the edge of the little park.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
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