Scotland Yard
noun
Scot·land Yard
ˌskät-lən(d)-ˈyärd 
: the detective department of the London metropolitan police
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The case is being investigated by Scotland Yard.
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The character Lestrade, who is among the Scotland Yard detectives that Holmes works with.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
But the part of a former Scotland Yard detective who returns to Jamaica to search for missing children — the kind of role that traditionally goes to men — was worth examining from all angles.
—Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Brown has demanded a criminal investigation from Scotland Yard, which opened a preliminary review to determine whether a full investigation is warranted.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
While on the talk show, Alwyn also told a story about a childhood prank — involving fake blood — that ended with a Scotland Yard policeman yelling at him and one of his brothers.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2025
But the part of a former Scotland Yard detective who returns to Jamaica to search for missing children — the kind of role that traditionally goes to men — was worth examining from all angles.
—Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times, 25 Jan. 2025
Brown has demanded a criminal investigation from Scotland Yard, which opened a preliminary review to determine whether a full investigation is warranted.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 21 Jan. 2025
While on the talk show, Alwyn also told a story about a childhood prank — involving fake blood — that ended with a Scotland Yard policeman yelling at him and one of his brothers.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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Scotland Yard
noun
Scot·land Yard
ˌskät-lən(d)-ˈyärd
: the detective division of the London area police
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