lead detective

Frequency: 7.211.2 per million words

The detective in charge of a particular criminal investigation.

detectiveADJECTIVE + detective

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lead

Examples (10)

  • Thomson was the lead detective in the Ramsay case.
  • Who is the lead detective assigned to this high-profile investigation?
  • She is expected to be promoted to lead detective next year.
  • The lead detective briefed the media on the latest developments.
  • As the lead detective, he holds the ultimate responsibility for solving the crime.
  • Being the lead detective on a cold case requires immense patience and dedication.
  • "We need to speak to the lead detective immediately," the lawyer insisted.
  • All evidence must be reported directly to the lead detective.
  • The successful conviction was a testament to the meticulous work of the lead detective and her team.
  • For weeks, the lead detective couldn't shake the feeling that they were missing a crucial clue.