investigate
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The Met says the way it works has "moved on immeasurably" and that "our teams have transformed the way we investigate rape and sexual offences".
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Then, Ngo asked what every Stanton resident will ask in the weeks and months to come, as authorities investigate what happened and how to prevent it from happening again:
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
The EU continues to investigate other suspected breaches in the same probe including the use of addictive design features that could hurt users' physical and mental well-being, and how Temu's systems recommend content and products.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Earlier research from the same team used Mendelian randomization, a genetic research method that helps scientists separate cause from coincidence, to investigate the connection.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Renn said she’d investigate while Torak waited with the cub.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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