police station
Americannoun
noun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of police station
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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"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
The first large group appeared near the dumpsters behind the police station.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 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 total of 21 people, have been charged in connection with the incident, which initially saw crowds demonstrating outside the city centre police station, before gathering close to the Digwa family home.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Tagoe and Malcolm are still at the police station, sharing a holding cell that is twice the size of their bedroom.
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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