detective
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Michael, in “All Her Fault” you are playing someone who could be a much more conventional detective character, but reveals more layers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
But mostly, they make a great detective team, often using their differences to their advantage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
A solicitor for the accused asked the detective inspector in court if another person had been arrested for attempted murder in this case before Carey.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A solicitor for Carey questioned the detective inspector giving evidence about the injuries sustained by the constable during the incident.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In fact, it wasn’t detective work at all—there was no detection involved.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Syllabus
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