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investigate

[in-ves-ti-geyt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /


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It cost $160 for them to investigate the issue, and they said the cost of the repair would be deducted from that fee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Her husband, noticing the commotion, also went outside to investigate.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Today, we require Meta to restore access to WhatsApp for competing AI assistants while we investigate whether the restrictions may infringe EU competition rules," EU antitrust chief Teresa Ribera said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The allegations uncovered in this investigation represent a test for England's new football regulator, set up last year, which has powers to investigate current owners if there are concerns about their honesty and integrity.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“I think we need to go investigate it,” I say.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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