Examples of probable cause in a Sentence
The lawyer argued that there was a lack of probable cause for a search warrant.
The police had probable cause to arrest him.
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Adger also allegedly threatened to kill officers and challenged them to fight, deputies said in reports citing a Sacramento police probable cause warrant.
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The probable cause affidavit noted that Rebecca's belly had been sliced open, but there was no sign of a baby or a fetus.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In an initial interview with investigators, Styles-Olden admitted to shooting Watkins, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Members of the House Ethics Committee agreed to dismiss all the complaints for lack of probable cause.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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Darrell Smith
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The probable cause affidavit noted that Rebecca's belly had been sliced open, but there was no sign of a baby or a fetus.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
In an initial interview with investigators, Styles-Olden admitted to shooting Watkins, according to the probable cause statement.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Members of the House Ethics Committee agreed to dismiss all the complaints for lack of probable cause.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
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“Probable cause.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable%20cause. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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