detective

Example Sentences

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There’s a series of graphic novels called “Hobtown Mystery Stories” that are like, what if David Lynch wrote Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew-style teen detective books?

From Los Angeles Times

But four days after her disappearance, he admitted detectives were no closer to finding who was responsible for the woman's abduction.

From Barron's

"He couldn't explain or wouldn't explain what he was doing," the detective said.

From BBC

When detectives searched her home, they found a scene that caused "grave concern," Sheriff Nanos said.

From BBC

Approximately 100 sheriff’s detectives continue to work on the case, in coordination with the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times