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examine

[ig-zam-in] / ɪgˈzæm ɪn /




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The autopsy was supposed to examine a loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Before declaring a winner, election officials will have to examine results from districts where the tally has been challenged -- representing about 400,000 votes.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And finally, they examine why Spain’s unemployment rate has dropped significantly and what that tells us about the relationship between immigration and the labor market.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

A jury inquest next year will also examine the circumstances surrounding Nowak's death.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

She paused, holding up the necklace to examine it.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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