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Recent Examples of policing
Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Since governments mostly provide labor-intensive services like education, policing, and health care, their budgets will inevitably be squeezed by cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Ferguson is an expert on the emergence of new surveillance technologies, policing, and criminal justice.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum, a national think tank on policing standards, called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
As is common in the policing profession, officers and supervisors sometimes share experiences and stories for a variety of reasons.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath of nationwide protests over policing and racial justice in 2020, Boston convened the Police Reform Task Force to examine the policies and practices of the Boston Police Department and recommend reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and community trust.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
On the ground, the seemingly ubiquitous partnerships have created a sea change in local policing.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
This year, the organization marks a major milestone while being dedicated to shaping modern policing and building stronger community trust.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Since governments mostly provide labor-intensive services like education, policing, and health care, their budgets will inevitably be squeezed by cost disease.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Ferguson is an expert on the emergence of new surveillance technologies, policing, and criminal justice.
—ArsTechnica, 8 Apr. 2026
In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum, a national think tank on policing standards, called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Hillard oversaw a community policing strategy that understood that perception becomes reality.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
As is common in the policing profession, officers and supervisors sometimes share experiences and stories for a variety of reasons.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath of nationwide protests over policing and racial justice in 2020, Boston convened the Police Reform Task Force to examine the policies and practices of the Boston Police Department and recommend reforms to improve transparency, accountability, and community trust.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
On the ground, the seemingly ubiquitous partnerships have created a sea change in local policing.
—Meg Anderson, NPR, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
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Advanced safety technology — lane-keep assist, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, collision warnings and more — all add to the cost of a vehicle.—
Alexa St. John,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Europol added that one of the focal points of its monitoring is to detect early-stage plots, including those by lone actors.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The district denies the labor violations, and both sides have filed accusations against the other with the state labor governing body.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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What many retirees and near-retirees don't realize, though, is that the rules governing debt collection shift considerably once retirement income enters the picture.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Police also obtained surveillance footage showing Elijah getting into the driver’s seat of the Nissan at Oak Ridge High just 13 minutes before the hit-and-run.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Soyfer said one of the goals of the litigation is to build a movement that leads to a higher ruling to broadly curb the surveillance state promoted by the widespread adoption of ALPR cameras.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Trigger-point injections reverse the hyper-irritability of nerves by inhibiting the influx of neurochemicals and re-regulating the function of various nerves.—
Dr. Patricia Richard,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Why a Balanced Diet Matters on GLP-1s GLP-1 drugs work by mimicking a hormone in the body that helps with weight loss by reducing appetite and regulating blood sugar.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
13 Apr. 2026
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Former chief operating officer of Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, Brady Lum, pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to a federal theft charge, ARTnews reports.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Of course, operating an outdoor gallery in the middle of the desert has its challenges, and during the summer, visitors are encouraged to keep an eye on the forecast and always stay hydrated.—
Alex Schechter,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts snapped thousands of photos during their historic pass around the moon, shot video and recorded their personal observations to give researchers insights based on the color sensitivity of the human eye.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The astronauts obliged, returning detailed observations of Orientale.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Number one, across the world, governments have pulled out of managing the economy, managing companies, and let the private sector do the job.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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At a dinner years ago, during his time managing a $1 billion mandate alongside JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley, and Goldman Sachs, Grantham was administered an elaborate personality test featuring animal avatars.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Policing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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