investigative
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It added that his "enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase: Love Life".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Collecting employment information could improve “market surveillance analysis, early-stage investigative review, and deterrence.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
It turns out that people will tune into investigative stories, if you make them compelling and relevant enough.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
I’d given a speech at Yale Law School earlier in the year that was attended by a producer from the popular CBS investigative program 60 Minutes, and he also called me.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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