Example Sentences

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At first, the Supreme Court policed these discriminatory plans under the 14th and 15th amendments.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The area is heavily policed by Thai security forces -- the usual targets of insurgent attacks.

From Barron's • Jan. 11, 2026

The match against Aston Villa, policed by more than 700 officers, passed off without serious disorder and only a handful of arrests.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

It is worth noting that, in an era notorious for racist Southern sheriffs, Pusser policed a town that was almost entirely white and was not himself particularly known for racism.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

The stock market was not only transparent but heavily policed.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis