plainclothesmen

plural of plainclothesman

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Noun
  • This quiz invites you to explore the darker corners of sci-fi literature, where monsters lurk not just in shadows, but in laboratories, alien worlds and post-apocalyptic wastelands.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And while this civil war of sorts bloomed in the shadows in Kentucky, another culture sprung up in broad daylight.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with information regarding the man’s death can contact homicide detectives at 816-234-5043 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.
    Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
  • During an interview with detectives, Ivers admitted showing his manifesto to library staff.
    Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Plainclothesmen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plainclothesmen. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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