police force
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of police force
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The regime relied on strict media censorship and the Stasi, a large and feared secret police force to keep citizens in line.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
According to Rowley, a Palantir pilot had helped the UK's biggest police force consolidate its data.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
If Scotland ever does become independent, the Scottish police force has shown itself willing to go after anyone, no matter who they are married to.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The local police force apologized for arresting Nowak and an independent investigation into the matter has been launched.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Publicly, however, the parking meter had to stay so long as the mayor, the council, and the police force were locked in a life-and-death struggle with Onofre Martinez.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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