person of interest
noun phrase
: a person who is believed to be possibly involved in a crime but has not been charged or arrested
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While their murders remain unsolved, Zajko has been named a person of interest in the double homicide, which coincided with her 30th birthday.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
Authorities are investigating persons of interest in connection with this incident.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, as well as persons of interest, remain under investigation.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Kennedale police are searching for a person of interest after a man was fatally shot early Saturday.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
Authorities are investigating persons of interest in connection with this incident.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The circumstances leading up to the shooting, as well as persons of interest, remain under investigation.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2025
Kennedale police are searching for a person of interest after a man was fatally shot early Saturday.
—Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for person of interest
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“Person of interest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/person%20of%20interest. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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