alibi
Example Sentences
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The person in question had no alibi for the night of the murder and had failed two polygraph tests, according to police records.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Ford determined that Hatley was the only person who couldn’t provide an alibi for the night of the murder.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
That alibi was outlined thoroughly in court during McCullagh's trial, with the jury shown a video of him asleep in front of the TV during the World Cup final.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
The former partner McCullagh had accused is also arrested and interviewed – he too has an alibi and is released.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
In the nature of things she could not have an alibi to fall back upon.
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.