detective

Example Sentences

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Louise Penny is the author of a long-running series following Armand Gamache, a French-Canadian police detective.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

The series follows retired actor John Chapel, played by Timothy Spall, and Welsh detective Janie Mallowan, played by Gwyneth Keyworth, as they solve murders in the Welsh countryside.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The audience was transported to the set of a classic detective film, with colorful vintage cars placed amidst the museum's stark concrete curves and moody lighting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

A sheriff’s detective served Susan Flores with the search warrant shortly after 7 a.m., and also have access to a neighboring home where the scientists in 2023 detected the volatile organic compounds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Aunt Kitty seemed to value her detective work far above anything else in her life—especially a long-lost, sniveling kin.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan