Example Sentences

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A former private detective, Hammett grounded his narrative in a corrupt Montana mining town, replacing the cozy murders of traditional whodunits with a seamier view of vice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The “Knives Out” whodunits are about classic filmmaking delights: smart scripts, sharp jokes and big stars.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

"Endeavour" meets the "Mystery!" stable's case-of-the-week qualification but the complexity of the whodunits is nothing compared to the intricacy of its character studies.

From Salon • Jun. 18, 2023

The 30 Second Mysteries Calendar would be fun for anybody who binges whodunits.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2021

I took note a moment ago that you mentioned the whodunits.

From We're Friends, Now by Varga, Mel