police station
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of police station
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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Austria will formally open a new police station on Wednesday in Adolf Hitler's former house, in the hope of deterring today's ascendant far-right extremists from making the pilgrimage to the Nazi dictator's birthplace.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Not everyone is happy with the decision to open a police station there, saying it sends the wrong signal.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Ma said he went to the LAPD’s Van Nuys police station three times to report Nguyen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
When she didn't return home, they went to the police station at around 20:30 to seek help in finding her.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
Holly battled through the crowds to the police station.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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