detective
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The tail-wagging detective with a "joyful and goofy" personality retired with an extensive list of accolades -- including an Animal of the Year award and Puppy Tales Photos Australian Dog of the Year award.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Brooke Shields would not consider herself an armchair detective by any means.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
It would be fair to assume that, in his role as a detective, Matt Gibson comes across a number of criminals trying to pull the wool over his eyes.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
A sheriff’s detective served Susan Flores with the search warrant shortly after 7 a.m., and also have access to a neighboring home where the scientists in 2023 detected the volatile organic compounds.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
"It's not easy being a detective, Daddy," Nancy said that night at dinner.
From "Sleepover Sleuths: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #1" by Carolyn Keene
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Syllabus
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