Example Sentences

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A legal official familiar with Suu Kyi’s court proceedings said she is being held in a newly constructed building with three policewomen, whose duty is to assist her.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2022

The police announced plans in June to upgrade assessment for physical fitness when hiring policewomen and match the standards for men after criticism of double standards.

From Reuters • Nov. 23, 2021

“She joined policing at a time when policewomen were faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles,” Chief Michel Moore said.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2021

They are also helping evacuate women whose jobs have landed them on the Taliban’s list of potential targets, including some women who trained Afghan policewomen, lawyers and politicians.

From New York Times • Sep. 24, 2021

“I can see why they were thrown out of Resthaven,” whispered one of the policewomen in front.

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer