6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Detect' in a Sentence
"To find or catch someone in the act of doing something, especially when they are doing something wrong or deceptive." more
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Customs officers use specialized equipment to detect illegal substances hidden in shipments.
Dogs with trained noses will detect hidden drugs during police searches.
The customs officers employ drug-sniffing dogs to detect illegal substances in international cargo shipments.
Customs officers have detected illegal substances in the cargo shipment.
Drug-sniffing dogs are trained to detect narcotics in luggage at airports.
The breathalyzer test is commonly used by law enforcement to detect alcohol levels in drivers.
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