Example Sentences

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British leader Keir Starmer said Wednesday there was "no justification" for violence after protesters clashed with police in a demonstration against officers' handling of the murder of a white student by a Sikh man.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Bis, the Homeland Security spokesperson, said Aceituno acted erratically, escalated the situation and refused to comply with officers’ commands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

In one case, siblings faced a two-year legal battle over footage showing officers' use of force against them during a Black Lives Matter rally in London.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Members of the panel recommended the officers’ certifications be suspended or revoked outright.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

We wore sidearms, and it was instructive to witness the lengths to which the prison went to keep guns—even officers’ guns—out of the facility.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover