mounted patrol

collocation in English

meaningsofmountedandpatrol

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mounted
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈmaʊn.tɪd/us
/ˈmaʊn.t̬ɪd/
riding a horse, or involving people ...
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patrol
noun
uk
/pəˈtrəʊl/us
/pəˈtroʊl/
the act of checking that there is no trouble or danger in a building ...
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(Definition ofmountedandpatrolfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They were next disturbed by amountedpatrol, which passed by without observing them.
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Due to the nature of the area and the number of large events held here, this district relies heavily on foot, bicycle, andmountedpatrolofficers.
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During this time, mounted patrols advanced to the three crossings and the nearby villages but met with strong resistance.
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As well as manning the trenches, they carried out mounted patrols into no man's land.
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The removal of mounted patrols from parks and an increase in nursery places were seen as important issues in the election.
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Two mounted patrols set out at around 4:30 p.m., one approaching from the north and the other from the south.
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The regiment sent mounted patrols forward to observe the surrounding country.
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In rural areas, horses are used by law enforcement for mounted patrols over rugged terrain, crowd control at religious shrines, and border patrol.
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Mounted patrols were particularly important in the fight against smugglers in wartime when the navy had other duties.
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Daily mounted patrols were undertaken when skirmishes and minor actions often occurred, while the bridgeheads remained contested ground.
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The assembled police forces - which included local, state, and federal officers - had at their disposal such ancillary support as mounted patrols, armored personnel carriers, and rooftop snipers.
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