Holmes, Sherlock

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A fictional English detective, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes's extraordinary powers of memory, observation, and deduction enable him to solve mysteries and identify criminals in cases that leave all other detectives baffled. His companion is Dr. Watson, who records his exploits. Holmes is often mistakenly quoted as saying, “Elementary, my dear Watson.”

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Figuratively, any shrewd detective can be called Sherlock Holmes, or simply Sherlock.

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Sherlock Holmes is a new millennium sex symbol with books, movies, and TV episodes introducing him to a new generation of fans.
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The cops were as incompetent as they often appear to be in the Holmes stories.
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Jack the Ripper|Clive Irving|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Holmes addicts had arrived at the show from all over the world.
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Jack the Ripper|Clive Irving|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, you could protest that Sherlock did not really exist and the Ripper did.
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Jack the Ripper|Clive Irving|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I fancy Holmes would have destroyed those theories with nothing more than his intuition.
Sherlock Holmes Vs. Jack the Ripper|Clive Irving|November 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Old Holmes furrowed his brow and closed one eye, seeking with the other the inspiration of the sky.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
"Mind what I told you, Henery," he whispered very loud, glaring at Mr. Holmes.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
Vincent Alsop died; a presbyterian clergyman, who attacked Dr. Sherlock with great wit and some seriousness.
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Henry Holmes was standing with his back to the stove, one hand wagging up and down at the solemn line of figures on the bench.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd
"All Ike's property to-day ain't as val'able to me now as that cent was then," Mr. Holmes answered solemnly.
The Soldier of the Valley|Nelson Lloyd