detective

Example Sentences

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His latest role is as a former cop turned private detective in Peacock’s new crime thriller, “M.I.A.,” streaming now.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Philippe Briggs, a recently retired Los Angeles police detective and former Army reservist, said he paid $25,000 for the 99-year lease on his windowless bunker six or seven years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

What Lily couldn’t have foreseen, of course, was that her amateur detective skills would become necessary when, one day, George is found dead, and the investigation by a bumbling local policeman isn’t up to snuff.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

The Colorado woman went to the local cops for help; the detective assigned to her case sent warrants to Google and mobile providers, hoping to find the identity of her digital tormentor.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I knew she was watching me closely—like a brain detective.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell