crime scene
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When it’s a TV personality, it’s a crime scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Researchers approached the mystery much like forensic investigators examining clues from a crime scene.
From Science Daily • May 24, 2026
"Much like at a crime scene, everything is documented, archived, and then cleaned up," Marroni said.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
He maintained he was not racist and did not plant the glove at the crime scene.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
They watched Max place a circle of yellow crime scene tape near my trunk, using metal stakes.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
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