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peelers

noun

plural of peeler, British

as in coppers

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Warm coppers and soft strawberry hues are having a major moment this summer—but with a more natural, lived-in finish that’s easy to wear, according to Raziuddin.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 July 2026
Warm, contrasting tones–think coppers, bronze, terracotta, and rich chocolate brown–tend to have the most transformative effect.

— Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Definition of coppers

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With his tires slashed by Todd and cops en route, Fang selects a glossy red muscle car for his getaway.

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
On Sunday, cops arrested Larry Powlis, who’d been caught on video leaving the 67-year-old victim’s building the day Panetti’s body was discovered.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cops

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The second was when Lula, in response, called Flávio Bolsonaro a vigilante, in a reference to groups linked to policemen that are operating in poor communities in Rio de Janeiro.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Onlookers and policemen rushed to the balloon’s basket to find the three men lying crumpled on the ground.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of policemen

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Thames Valley officers in February arrested the former prince, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office based on information released in the Epstein Files.

— Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
No descriptions of the vehicles or drivers were immediately available but officers encouraged anyone with information to call the CHP’s South Sacramento office at 916-897-5600.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of officers

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French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said some 70,000 police officers and gendarmes would be deployed, along with helicopters, armored vehicles and water cannons.

— ELITSA GADEVA, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Almost 2,400 people were arrested, while nearly 1,000 police officers and gendarmes were injured, according to the Interior Ministry.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of gendarmes

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Utah Highway Patrol troopers were called to the spot of the three-car crash, where traffic was slowing due to ongoing construction, the court documents said.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Both the Chevrolet and Panzica came to rest in the right shoulder, according to troopers.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026

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