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search warrant

NOUN
court order authorizing search
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Harvey’s collection was so vast that the Lyft driver became suspicious, according to a police search warrant affidavit reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

FBI agents executed a search warrant on Walter’s mobile phone at Midway International Airport in Chicago on Sept. 18, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

FBI spokesperson Laura Eimiller confirmed a related search warrant was served at Ontario International Airport.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

A copy of the search warrant affidavit obtained by local news outlet Lost Coast Outpost corroborates the details of Raymond’s account.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

After Etta, he said, the path to Ole Jurgensen was clear, and from Ole to Judge Lew Fielding’s chambers: Art had needed a search warrant.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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