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as in law
the department of government that keeps order, fights crime, and enforces statutes
the appearance of a ransom note meant that the teenager's disappearance was now a matter for the police
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as in constabulary
a body of officers of the law
the National Guard will serve as backup for the metropolitan police in the event of violent protests
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as in to control
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Recent Examples of police
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Trump has tried to deputize the FCC into policing online speech before.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Lester shot through the glass door, hitting Yarl in the forehead and right arm, according to police records.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
That’s roughly half the size of the US stock market, which is public and policed primarily by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Trump has tried to deputize the FCC into policing online speech before.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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To get money from the 2021 law, states and agencies must submit plans to an office run jointly by the Energy and Transportation departments.Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Austin American-Statesman, 8 Dec. 2024
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Landlords must allow tenants to heat their homes to at least 67 degrees, according to Wisconsin law.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The news went out last weekend that Cadillac had been accepted by the F1 constabulary as the sport’s eleventh team, slated to enter the competition in 2026.Peter Lyon, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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It was reportedly embraced by law enforcement and Clearview sold its services to hundreds of agencies, ranging from local constabularies to sprawling government agencies like the FBI and U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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But Congress, ultimately, controls the purse, a fact that has bedeviled Presidents of both parties.Philip Elliott, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
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Somewhere along the way, our iPhones and Android devices became our command centers, capable of summoning rides, controlling our homes, and delivering a world of goods to our doorsteps.Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Over the last quarter, Amazon’s cloud division, reported an operating income of $10.4 billion, a remarkable 50% increase year-over-year, significantly outpacing revenue growth of 19%.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Combined, the two companies would have employed more than 710,000 workers and operate nearly 5,000 stores, almost 4,000 pharmacies and over 2,000 fuel centers nationwide.Richard Collings, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, Justice Elena Kagan questioned the practicality of assessing the environmental effects that an agency cannot regulate.Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
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This hormone is produced by the pineal gland in the brain and regulates sleep and wakefulness and tends to increase in the winter due to the lack of sunlight.Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Dec. 2024
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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Using A Metal Spoon? Metal spoons can scratch pans and can conduct heat, leading to burns.Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the same time, Muggs conducts a deep unpacking of the club’s founders and its small but dedicated staff whose ideas and approaches shape the club’s personality.Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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More from this issue The Secret History of Risotto By Anthony Lane The dish is governed by a set of laws that are rooted in tradition, rich in common sense, and aching to be broken or bent.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Your submission will be governed by our general Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Costs are rising, and insurers are using more controls such as prior authorizations and doctor networks to manage them.Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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But each of these fears can be acknowledged and managed.Cepee Tabibian, Contributor, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Police.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/police. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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