detective

Example Sentences

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Three flavors of investigators combine here: the citizen detective, the private detective and the police detective.

From Los Angeles Times

Unfortunately, some of the detective skills to spot what's real are becoming increasingly necessary in everyday life.

From BBC

In a statement, Santa Monica Police officials confirmed that a team of Special Investigations detectives are gathering evidence and investigating the case.

From Los Angeles Times

As well as Harriet, 52, from London not revealing that she is a barrister, Amanda, 57, from Brighton, has chosen to hide being a retired police detective.

From BBC

The force said detectives were also "following up on other lines of enquiry" but were unable to go into detail to avoid hindering the investigation.

From BBC