detective
Example Sentences
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A detective was eventually assigned to the case.
From Los Angeles Times
After a shooting in L.A.’s Fashion District, detectives sifted through encrypted messages to track down a sophisticated but clumsy band of thieves.
From Los Angeles Times
Online detective work is nothing new but has gained attention in recent years.
From Los Angeles Times
Not for the first time in my TV watching career did I wish that detectives from a limited series might be transferred into a show of their own.
From Los Angeles Times
However, detective work by his sister-in-law tracked down a social media profile for Patrick Hanna.
From BBC
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