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bush patrol

Kissing and caressing. I heard you were on bush patrol with Andrea last night—did it lead to anything more?

on patrol

In the process of moving around some area in order to observe, inspect, or protect it. There are only two guards on patrol, so there should be plenty of opportunities to slip in undetected. Officers Smith and McCluskey, you'll be on patrol in the east district tonight.

(out) on patrol

away from a central location, watching over a distant or assigned area. (Said especially of police and soldiers.) Officer Smith is out on patrol and cannot see you now. The soldiers who are on patrol on this snowy night must be very cold.

bush patrol

1. n. a session of necking and petting. (Here patrol has the military meaning of assignment.) Martha and Paul spent the evening on bush patrol.

2. n. an imaginary search through campus shrubbery to flush out the necking couples. Bush patrol starts at midnight, so be in by then.

See also: bush, patrol

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ANGLESEY School crossing patrol staff 2008/09: 17 (2013/14 are earliest figures available) School crossing patrol staff 2019/20: 8 (0 from September 2019) Locations no longer patrolled compared with 10 years ago: Llanfairpwll, Llanfachraeth, Llanfair-yn-neubwll, Corn Hir Llangefni, Y Parc Holyhead, Rhosybol, Esceifiog Gaerwen, Amlwch, Y Graig Llangefni.

THE DISAPPEARING LOLLIPOP PATROLS; Number of school crossing guardians halved in a decade

"The Border Coordinated Patrol is aimed at securing the common border between the two countries, curtail maritime crimes and stop sea crimes including smuggling and piracy," said Balagtey.

PH, Indonesia navies intensify coordinated border patrol against smuggling, piracy

The global Patrol Boats market was valued at $XX million in 2018, and Radiant Insights, Inc analysts predict the global market size will reach $XX million by the end of 2028, growing at a CAGR of XX% between 2018 and 2028.

Patrol Boats Industry 2013-2028 - Market Size, Demand, Growth Forecast and Key Players: SAFE Boats, Sunbird Yacht, Marine Alutech, BCGP, Asis Boats, Titan Boats / Radiant Insights, Inc

Lot 3: Supply and installation of two guila II patrol boat seats.

Batch Supply And Installation Of Seats For Vessels Of The Customs And Excise Department

'The patrol car took all precautions, such as flashing the vehicle's beacon lights, siren and also driving on the expressway's emergency lane.

Patrol car went against traffic due to emergency, say police

The Philippines and the Republic of Indonesia have increased this year's coordinated border patrol activities to curb the smuggling and human trafficking at the high seas in both countries.

PH-Indonesia coordinated patrol culminates May 18

Major-General Ali Abdullah bin Alwan Al Nuaimi, General Commander of the RAK Police, said the new patrol will be present at most events and functions.

Media patrols in Ajman, RAK

"The primary mission of these patrol boats is to fight smuggling.

PCG, BOC get 2 more patrol boats vs smuggling

The project suggests merger of the Traffic Police and Patrol Service with change of job functions.

President Jeenbekov endorses plan on reinstatement of Patrol Police

The GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS official attempt was also a celebration of three new editions that have been added to the Nissan Patrol family this month.

Nissan Patrol Breaks Guinness World Records Title for Largest Synchronised Car Dance

We were so pleased by the enthusiasm displayed by everyone, and single-minded determination they demonstrated towards achieving this goal.' The Nissan Patrol range has an enduring popularity in the Middle East.

PATROL WINS GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE FOR LARGEST SYNCHRONISED CAR DANCE

RAWALPINDI -- The Pakistan Army team has won the gold medal in the world's toughest Cambrian Patrol competition held at Wales, UK.

Pak army wins gold medal Cambrian Patrol contest

Cambrian Patrol is mission and task oriented patrolling exercise of 48 hours during which participants of patrolling team cover 60 kilometers carrying 25 kilograms.

Army wins gold medal

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the first of the four brand new 24-meter patrol boats (FPB 72 MKII) arrived at Alava Pier in Subic Bay.

PH Coast Guard gets first delivery of French-built patrol boats

YOU can bet it wouldn't take too long for our favourite canine heroes to sniff out the cracking Paw Patrol goodies in Aldi's list of special buys.