true-crime
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Perhaps the shocking recent news of Alex Murdaugh’s convictions being overturned will spark voter interest in the Hulu true-crime miniseries.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Strange, considering the medium made true-crime and horror storytelling into a viable cottage industry.
From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026
Long, who has joined so-called "mom detectives" who post videos on social media about true-crime cases, has been invested in the disappearance because her own mother is close to Nancy Guthrie's age.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
“It’s enough to make your head explode,” said Annie Elise on a recent Epstein-themed episode of “Serialously,” her true-crime podcast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026
“You’re writing a book or something. A true-crime novel.”
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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