police station
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of police station
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, in American Fork, protesters last Saturday marched from a downtown park to the police station chanting “Brick by Brick,” joined by Reckless Ben himself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
"They are still in the police station undergoing questioning in the presence of their parents because they are minors," she said.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
“You’re bleeding all over my counter,” one gripes when Miao races to a police station to report the crime.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
A crowd initially took part in a demonstration outside the city centre police station before gathering close to the Digwa family home.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“When I was a kid, if you brought a seal’s nose to the police station, the clerk paid you fifty cents. Fifty cents a seal,” Dad said.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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