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Recent Examples of policewoman
During that time, policemen and policewomen, Black and white, approached Officer Daniel, hugging him, shaking his hand, patting him on the back, congratulating him — demonstrating an enormous outpouring of support and admiration.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Former policewoman Nerea, dismissed from the force, is drawn back when ritualistic murders emerge, confronting ghosts of her past and city’s underworld.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
In episode 2, Amanda is admonished by a policewoman for doing the splits in the station.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Gugu Mbatha-Raw radiates steely competence as a policewoman overseeing things from a multi-screen control room—any movie of this ilk worth its salt needs that kind of omniscient observer.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
Former policewoman Nerea, dismissed from the force, is drawn back when ritualistic murders emerge, confronting ghosts of her past and city’s underworld.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
In episode 2, Amanda is admonished by a policewoman for doing the splits in the station.
—Nicole Briese, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
Gugu Mbatha-Raw radiates steely competence as a policewoman overseeing things from a multi-screen control room—any movie of this ilk worth its salt needs that kind of omniscient observer.
—Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for policewoman
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Prescott also concluded that two other policemen, Officer Robert Bohm and Det.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Pope’s latest BBC factual drama is about the tragic death of Sarah Everard, who was killed by a serving policeman in London in 2021.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
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The driver who hit him didn’t remain at the scene, cops said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Roughly two hours after escaping through the passenger side door with some assistance, he was placed in the back of a cop car.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Back in the day, only high ranking officers could ascend the staircase.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two other people were present with him, but officers have not identified them and did not say they were detained.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Speakers also thanked and congratulated their teams, including prosecutors, police officers, and social workers for helping keep children safe.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Seeing the helicopter landing, Olathe police officers responded to the parking lot, said Sgt.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The driver sustained only minor visible injuries, according to troopers.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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According to court records, Hickerson was driving north on Ambassador Drive through Northwest 88th Street when he was pulled over by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper for allegedly crossing over into the right lane.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hardin went on to work for the Precinct 4 constable's office and has since had his criminal case expunged.—
Nicole Hensley,
Houston Chronicle,
20 Mar. 2026
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Set during the Song Dynasty, the film stars Liu Fengchao as Xue Buyi, a disciplined but rigid constable who becomes the target of a conspiracy after being framed for a robbery.—
Faye Bradley,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Policewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policewoman. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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