investigate
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That being so, Congress certainly has the power to investigate, if that’s what the president’s doing.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
He called on the government to urgently investigate how widespread the issue was.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
To investigate, researchers built a catalog of individual whales using opportunistic sightings and photographs contributed by the public between 2018 and 2023, along with more structured surveys conducted from 2023 to 2025.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
The two men had come to investigate the strength of Kate and Leah’s powers.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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