police
noun
an organized civil force for maintaining order, preventing and detecting crime, and enforcing the laws.
well-policed
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a word derived from
police.
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
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
“Central Park is a well-policed precinct, with low crime,” Mr. Browne said.
From New York Times ● Sep. 14, 2012
After the invariable breakfast of fatty bacon, cold toast, and cereal, the entire hundred would rush for the latrines, which, however well-policed, seemed always intolerable, like the lavatories in cheap hotels.
From The Beautiful and Damned by F. Scott (Francis Scott) Fitzgerald
