as in detective
a person not on the police force who investigates criminal or illicit activity or searches for missing persons
the fictional sleuthhound Miss Marple is notable for her age as well as for her understanding of human nature, both of them being rather advanced
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After requesting discovery — or the case’s evidence — since August, she’s only gotten a handful of videos, and some other documents, including a two-page detective summary.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025 -
Season 1’s first ep was watched by 6.7M viewers and delivered the best launch amongst 25-49 year olds since hit detective series HIP, according to the French major.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2025
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The National Transportation Safety Board said a team of U.S. investigators will participate in the probe.—
Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
17 Feb. 2025
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In the basement, investigators found Arnold’s blood, according to prosecutors.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
16 Feb. 2025
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That meeting alone is enough for a federal corruption probe, according to Tom Brennan, the family's private investigator for nearly a decade and a former Pennsylvania state trooper.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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According to court records, Recio agreed to bribe Costanzo, who was the DEA supervisor in Miami, in exchange for his providing the private investigator with confidential information about narcotics investigations.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Sleuthhound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sleuthhound. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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