the FBInoun [ + sing/pl verb ]
uk/ˌef.biːˈaɪ/us/ˌef.biːˈaɪ/abbreviation for the Federal Bureau of Investigation: one of the national police forces in the US controlled by the Federal government
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- But the FBI will probably pick him up soon, he added.
- I'll notify the FBI immediately, Chief Slater said.
- In conclusion, it is pointed out that the procedures and techniques which have been described are those currently being used by the fingerprint experts of the FBI.
- It doesn't add up, Tom, the FBI agent said thoughtfully.
- It is often suggested that investigation by the FBI might be the answer.