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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Last week, a Stanly County grand jury found probable cause that Brigham raped a 13-year-old 40 miles outside of Charlotte.
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The lack of any basis to pursue voter fraud investigations into the 2020 election in Nevada raises further questions about why similar inquiries are being pursued in other swing states, including Georgia and Arizona, and why there is probable cause to suggest fraud occurred in those other states.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The court’s decision cited a lack of probable cause for Gauger’s arrest and subsequent conviction.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The probable cause statement says multiple staff members and students raised concerns about the relationship.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
The lack of any basis to pursue voter fraud investigations into the 2020 election in Nevada raises further questions about why similar inquiries are being pursued in other swing states, including Georgia and Arizona, and why there is probable cause to suggest fraud occurred in those other states.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
The court’s decision cited a lack of probable cause for Gauger’s arrest and subsequent conviction.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
The probable cause statement says multiple staff members and students raised concerns about the relationship.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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