by the police

by the police(
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A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. por la policía
If you are stopped by the police, you have a right to remain silent.Si es detenido por la policía, tiene derecho a guardar silencio.
a. junto a la policía
The bank robber stood by the police so nobody would suspect him.El atracador se puso de pie junto a la policía para que nadie lo sospechara.
b. al lado de la policía
Do you see the bloodhound over there by the police?¿Ves el sabueso allá al lado de la policía?
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