detective
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A detective told the court that she could connect the defendant with the charges.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Meloni’s run as the seasoned detective began in “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” which debuted in 1999.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Mr. Swinson, himself a former police detective, isn’t a flashy writer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
John Hamilton, who worked as a detective constable in Northumbria Police's child abuse and sexual offences unit, was assigned to a case involving the girl.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
And I wanted to prove myself to Mr. Pinkerton, too, so he’d see that I could turn into a great detective someday.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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