police action
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of police action
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Opposition parties and sections of civil society rallied behind the protesters, while images of police action circulated widely online.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
The government has also agreed not to pursue police action against protesters, the Cockroach Janta Party said in a social-media post.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Either way, these algorithmic thresholds are often invisible to the public and are set quietly by vendors or agencies, even though they shape when police action begins.
From Salon ● May 12, 2026
What sets these protests apart is the absence of major trade union leadership, which is unusual for labour movements in India, said a union leader who declined to be named for fear of police action.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
Richard was surprised when he heard the announcement that the federal government had declared a police action to bring the rebels to order.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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