Example Sentences

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The building itself might be well-policed, but that isn’t the end of the story.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023

“This is going to be one of the most well-policed, well-protected celebrations in the entire world and we’ll have another safe and enjoyable New Year’s Eve,” Shea said.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2019

And, as we saw at our own little FAD, even a well-policed reserve is not enough to protect the fish who freely swim outside their safe zones.

From New York Times • Feb. 17, 2016

The Wazir Akbar Khan area, which is usually well-policed, is home to a number of foreign embassies and diplomats, the BBC's Caroline Wyatt said.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2014

One is a modern, well-policed city, through which one may walk from end to end without encountering adventure.

From Psmith, Journalist by Wodehouse, P. G. (Pelham Grenville)