Learn · Sentences Explaining an Emergency Situation
We had to call the police after witnessing a robbery in progress.
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We had to call the police after witnessing a robbery in progress.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting a Crime
We reported the robbery to the police after witnessing it.
Describing an Event
A robbery was in progress, so we immediately called the police.
Explaining Actions
Witnessing the robbery, we had no choice but to contact the authorities.
Sharing a Narrative
The situation escalated quickly; we saw a robbery unfolding and had to call for help.
Rephrased versions
Formal
We were compelled to contact law enforcement following observation of a robbery in progress.
Casual
We had to call the cops because we saw a robbery happening.
Simpler English
We called the police after seeing a robbery.
Phrases to learn
call the police
To contact the police department to report a crime or emergency.
robbery in progress
A robbery that is currently taking place.