search warrant
noun
: a warrant authorizing a search (as of a house) for stolen goods or unlawful possessions
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San Luis Obispo County sheriff’s deputies joined by soil scientists and ground radar experts and armed with a search warrant have been at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores since Wednesday.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In February 2020, detectives served a search warrant at his home, as well as the homes of his sister, mother and father, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
While executing a subsequent search warrant, Vanderpool allegedly opened fire on responding officers, striking two Syracuse police officers and injuring a third.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The animal was surrendered to City of Meriden Animal Control when authorities carried out a search warrant at the residence of 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy on April 7.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
In February 2020, detectives served a search warrant at his home, as well as the homes of his sister, mother and father, according to the sheriff’s office.
—Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
While executing a subsequent search warrant, Vanderpool allegedly opened fire on responding officers, striking two Syracuse police officers and injuring a third.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
The animal was surrendered to City of Meriden Animal Control when authorities carried out a search warrant at the residence of 45-year-old Kristiina Kennedy on April 7.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
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“Search warrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/search%20warrant. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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