Examples of probable cause in a Sentence
The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant.
The police had probable cause to arrest him.
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Officers found the bodies of the three missing girls about 75-100 yards past the vehicle, down a small embankment, according to a probable cause affidavit obtained by USA TODAY.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Changes since the collision This summer, the NTSB held three days of hearings to investigate the probable cause of the crash.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Later, it was determined a dog had been in the room at the time of the incident, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
At no point during the incident did there appear to be an argument or disturbance leading to the shooting, according to the probable cause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
Changes since the collision This summer, the NTSB held three days of hearings to investigate the probable cause of the crash.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Later, it was determined a dog had been in the room at the time of the incident, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2025
At no point during the incident did there appear to be an argument or disturbance leading to the shooting, according to the probable cause.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for probable cause
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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