finest

noun

ˈfī-nəst How to pronounce finest (audio)
Definition of finestnext
as in constabulary
a body of officers of the law proud to be a member of New York's finest

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  1. constabulary
  2. police
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  • Several British constabularies have added EVs to their fleets for urban policing duties, often using models such as the Hyundai Kona Electric, Nissan Leaf and the BMW i3.
    — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The local constabulary said the British Transport Police was leading the investigation.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2025
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  • The suspect was in the parking lot and was holding the knife to his throat, police said in a news release.
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 July 2026
  • The arrests followed an investigation led by Sweetwater police with assistance from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement partners.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
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“Finest.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finest. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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