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border force

American

[bawr-der fawrs] / ˈbɔr dər ˈfɔrs /

noun

a military or police unit responsible for enforcing security at a country's or region's border.

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border force

Peter Wai, a British border force officer and police constable, helped with information-gathering and surveillance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

Bangladesh's border force has put up warning signs and red flags, and conducts regular mine-sweeping operations.

From Barron's ● Jan. 6, 2026

To date, the border force has seized 369 fake Ozempic pens on the medicines agency’s behalf.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 15, 2024

The border force represents an effort by the government, months ahead of crucial national elections, to respond to popular demand and clamp down on migrants sneaking into the country.

From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2023

Frontex, the EU's border force, says it first spotted the migrant boat at around 08:00 GMT on Tuesday and informed the Greek authorities.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2023

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