detective

Example Sentences

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Eager to make himself something more than an awkward kid with sweaty palms and a bowl haircut who couldn’t read, Newsom mimicked Remington Steele, the suave character on the popular 1980s detective show.

From Los Angeles Times

Much is still unknown about the details inside the investigation and exactly what evidence detectives have collected.

From Los Angeles Times

Sturgeon was also questioned by detectives, but police have since confirmed she is no longer under investigation.

From BBC

The Crown Prosecution Service is currently reviewing the decision by Met Police detectives not to seek cruelty charges.

From BBC

She’s a better pretend detective than I am.

From Literature