detective

Example Sentences

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Director Guy Ritchie, who has of course tangled with the famous detective before, has this time opted to explore the origin story of Sherlock Holmes.

From BBC

It’s classic deductive detective work meets Japanese comfort fare.

From Salon

You don't have to be a detective to find out, a quick internet search should do the trick.

From BBC

Remley met up with an undercover sheriff’s detective to hash out the plan on Aug. 2.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier on Tuesday, detectives provided testimony to the Navajo County grand jury and obtained an indictment and an arrest warrant from the county’s Superior Court.

From Los Angeles Times