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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are patrolling" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an ongoing action where individuals or groups are actively monitoring or guarding a specific area.
Example: "The security officers are patrolling the premises to ensure safety during the event."
Alternatives: "are monitoring" or "are surveying".
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are patrolling
verb
To go the rounds along a chain of sentinels; to traverse a police district or beat.
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So police are patrolling later.
"The Taliban are patrolling the area.
"The French are patrolling the town and two helicopters are patrolling overhead".
Police officers in shorts are patrolling on mountain bikes.
Of course, British and US police are patrolling different societies.
"Army troops are patrolling the town," he said.
The Afghans are patrolling on foot with them, and even sleeping in the open.
The much-feared youth militias are patrolling the streets, and lonely men are loitering.
Now, they are patrolling the ruined city with heavy weapons mounted on their truck beds.
Thousands of agents are patrolling in vehicles, on all-terrain vehicles and on horseback.
Extra patrols, including armed officers, are patrolling the area to provide some reassurance to the community.
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