investigate
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Researchers are also exploring combination therapies that target several immune cell populations at once, while continuing to investigate unresolved questions about how macrophages should be classified.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
She has accused Cornell University of failing to adequately investigate and discipline those involved.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
It has also allowed the court to investigate alleged crimes committed by Central Intelligence Agency officials and the U.S. military in Afghanistan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The country has been grappling with the fallout from an investment fund scandal which erupted in mid-September, prompting prosecutors to investigate allegations of widespread market manipulation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
I investigate the sacks from Mrs. Krawiecka, and there are four kilos of beans, four kilos of flour, kasha, butter, salt, a sack of potatoes, and two cabbages.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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Steffi Cao investigates a billionaire’s scruffy makeover, and explores why Silicon Valley’s power players are styling themselves to appear harmless.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
A senior Justice Department official last month invited Shepard to come to Justice Department headquarters and make his case before the Office of Professional Responsibility, or OPR, an internal watchdog that investigates allegations of misconduct.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
This presentation investigates the impact of scented cleaning product use on airborne nanoparticle nucleation, growth, and human exposure to secondary pollutants in indoor environments.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
The federal agency, which investigates all air crashes in the US, plans to hold a news conference on Monday.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
In relation to judicial rhetoric, he investigates what we mean by justice and fairness.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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Scientists have long investigated the possibility of thermal "runaway" instability.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Since then, the university has investigated the “Cornell Seven”—the seven frat brothers directly involved—and imposed discipline ranging from expulsion to compulsory essay writing.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
Speaking to The Nolan Show earlier, DUP leader Gavin Robinson said he expected "to see sanctions" for those investigated by the police.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Binance had previously investigated Oimakhmadov for “sanctions exposure” over his transactions with an Iranian money exchange called Aban Tether, but kept him as a client “while applying a risk-based approach,” according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
In short, the Department of Agriculture embarked on its program without even elementary investigation of what was already known about the chemical to be used — or if it investigated, it ignored the findings.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a Nicolas Cage movie that went missing at Netflix last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
The First Minister Michelle O'Neill confirmed she had received a letter from police investigating protests over Drumcree.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Other suspects emerged while officers were investigating other crimes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Counterterrorism police said they were investigating the incident and questioning the men.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
When it had gone past, he crossed the road, keeping his eyes on the spot where the cat had been investigating.
From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman
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