polices

present tense third-person singular of police

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Verb
  • The Clean Air Act is the federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources and governs air pollution.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Organizers ruled North American country could compete after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which governs the song contest, allowed the CBC/Radio-Canada fully into its fold last week.
    Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Pele controls the ball in the penalty area with his thigh, flips it over the head of the defender and smashes it past a helpless Kalle Svensson.
    Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • The throttle that controls the aircraft’s engine power originated from an F-18 Super Hornet fighter jet that operates from aircraft carriers, whereas the stick comes from an F-117 Nighthawk stealth attack aircraft.
    Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • With the expansion, AGH now operates three cath labs, three EP labs, two multiprocedural rooms and a hybrid surgical suite that can be used for either cath or EP procedures.
    Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • California typically operates with a spending deficit because Democrats spend more money than the state brings in.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
Verb
  • Eder believed that American flags should be made in America, a philosophy that still guides the company today.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 26 June 2026
  • For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • The Federal Aviation Administration regulates the airspace, and drone owners are responsible for knowing and abiding by those restrictions.
    Kelly O'Donnell, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • The Clean Air Act is the federal law that regulates air emissions from stationary and mobile sources and governs air pollution.
    Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Verb
  • In urban areas, municipal departments run things, while the Texas Department of Public Safety frequently manages highway collisions.
    William Jones, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026
  • The nonprofit public-private partnership manages the municipal district with services that include infrastructure planning, community engagement and more.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • Founded in 1999, ProCamps conducts more than 175 events each year with top professional and collegiate athletes, which will now be integrated under the FlexWork Sports brand.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 3 July 2026
  • Best for wildlife control Why trust USA TODAY The USA TODAY review team conducts all research in-house and vets every company on our rankings list.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • Robyn Linscott, who directs education and family policy at The Arc of the United States, a major disability rights group, recalled attending a three-hour listening session the Education Department hosted in January.
    Heather Hollingsworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Provide a Focal Point Include a focal point that directs the eye and gives it a place to rest.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
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“Polices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polices. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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