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Recent Examples of policing
New Atlas, 6 June 2026
He was then transferred to physical security, a form of military policing, and attended the military police academy.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Simison emphasized robust public-safety services, including shortening fire department response times, incorporating new technologies into policing and the advent of several large developments and transportation projects.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
And then the whole world watched the fallout after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, forcing Americans and institutions to reckon with race, discrimination and policing.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 4 June 2026
Nowak's death has triggered debates about policing and knife crime and has spurred claims by far-right activists and politicians that there is bias against white people in the justice system.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The case has sparked political backlash in Britain and renewed debate over policing, race and knife crime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Plus placing that onus on editors could put magazines in the unsavory position of policing writers.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Noun
While countless observers including New Atlas have noted the dangers of embedding AI into policing, the WSU CSI app offers an opportunity to serve vulnerable people much better than police have typically done.
—New Atlas, 6 June 2026
He was then transferred to physical security, a form of military policing, and attended the military police academy.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Simison emphasized robust public-safety services, including shortening fire department response times, incorporating new technologies into policing and the advent of several large developments and transportation projects.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
And then the whole world watched the fallout after the murder of George Floyd in May 2020, forcing Americans and institutions to reckon with race, discrimination and policing.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Grant Lancaster covers crime, policing and breaking news for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 4 June 2026
Nowak's death has triggered debates about policing and knife crime and has spurred claims by far-right activists and politicians that there is bias against white people in the justice system.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
The case has sparked political backlash in Britain and renewed debate over policing, race and knife crime.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Plus placing that onus on editors could put magazines in the unsavory position of policing writers.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for policing
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Extra deployments, additional monitoring of cameras, more intelligence sharing and even drone deployments are part of an aggressive, proactive approach in an elevated threat environment, officials say.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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By and large, banks are currently trying to implement AI across certain functions, including customer service and transaction and trade monitoring.—
Meg Short,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
Verb
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Of note, recognizing these concerns, the commission voted in December 2025 to establish an ad hoc Governance Committee to review all governing documents and create policies and procedures to allow the pension commission to fulfill its fiduciary duties.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2026
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Nepal currently lacks a legal framework governing robotic expeditions on Everest.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
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Around the time Leyden disappeared, officials said Marcelin was seen on surveillance video buying a saw and cleaning supplies at a Home Depot.—
Katie Houlis,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Anti-drone teams, surveillance-camera networks, special crowd management units and military and police patrols will operate during the duration of the tournament at Mexican stadiums, fan fests, airports, national-team camps and other strategic facilities in coordination with FIFA.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Such a drone boat is supposedly capable of continuous, autonomous loiter operations in which the Corsair maintains its position while autonomously regulating power consumption and only engaging its engine when needed, according to a Saronic blog post.—
Jeremy Hsu,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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The court’s abdication of its modern responsibility for supervising electoral democracy seems to rest on the naive belief that democracy will succeed in regulating itself.—
Noah Feldman,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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The chief planning officer is a key figure at most major commercial airlines, overseeing management of some of the most intricate aspects of air travel.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Aramark Analyst Curtis Nagle said the food services and facilities management company is well positioned to be a data center beneficiary.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
Verb
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One hip-hop artist operating a DJ stand inside the perimeter said young fans were looking to be part of something bigger.—
Antonio Ferme,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The system is operating under sustained and well-documented pressure that has built over time as caseloads have increased, cases have become more complex, and resources have not always kept pace with demand.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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But their inner lives don’t hold shape the way her little girls (and boys) do, with their uncanny dialogue and idiosyncratic observations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Barr notes that the share of large banks rated as well-managed under the new, more permissive framework doubled from the end of 2024 to recent observations — not because banks got better, but because the grading curve was relaxed.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The strategy is being driven by the conviction that the future of AI belongs to autonomous agents capable of executing complex, multi-step tasks — such as booking travel or managing calendars — rather than simply answering queries.—
Amedeo Goria,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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Appearing on Fox News, Lankford said the nation’s top intelligence post requires a leader with deep experience managing sensitive national security matters and suggested Pulte’s background raises legitimate questions.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Policing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/policing. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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