calling all cars
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calling all cars
A police radio call for assistance from all available patrol cars. Calling all cars, calling all cars—backup is needed at 4th and Market. Armed suspect, proceed with caution. A: "Did the dispatcher just say 'calling all cars'?" B: "Yep, sounds like something went down on Main Street." Calling all cars—there's an armed robbery in progress!
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