police force
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of police force
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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Because the ICC has no army or police force, it can prosecute leaders only if they fall from power or badly blunder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The regional police force initially leading the investigation, Devon and Cornwall Police, said Monday that a suspect arrested earlier had been "re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
The money will also be distributed to seven other police force areas with significant Jewish populations, which will share about £43m between them.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
The collision is believed to have happened just over the border in Cambridgeshire and the county's police force has been approached for comment.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
The urchin had certainly responded to his mention of a friend on the police force.
From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole
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