Sentence examples for the detectives from inspiring English sources

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the police

the cops

the agents

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the detectives

noun

A police officer who looks for evidence as part of solving a crime; an investigator.

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The detectives listened politely.

The New Yorker

The detectives swooped in.

The New York Times

The detectives canvassed the block.

The New York Times

The detectives took the dog.

The New York Times

The detectives were later acquitted.

The New York Times

"Did the detectives drive you home?" "Yes.

The New Yorker

That surprised the detectives.

The New York Times

The detectives opened fire.

The New York Times

The detectives contacted child protective services.

The New York Times

"Jesus!" one of the detectives whispered.

The New Yorker

The detectives were completely discredited after this.

The New Yorker

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