examine
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To determine where earthquakes begin, seismologists examine the travel times of different seismic waves recorded by instruments at the surface.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
In a letter to MPs, Ofcom said it would examine the findings of Channel 4's review into welfare on the show, and would consider whether any further action is required.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
And finally, they’ll examine why the UK and Europe are still so resistant to air conditioning despite being plagued by deadly heatwaves.
From Slate • May 30, 2026
Investors will closely examine a speech by Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda on Wednesday for hints on the timing of the central bank’s next interest-rate increase.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
She seemed to examine me warily; then she answered—
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
Vocabulary lists containing examine
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 5
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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