investigate
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Gen. Rob Bonta’s office to investigate the whistleblower’s claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Given the failure of the authorities to investigate previous mass graves, there is scepticism among many Tamil people over what the new investigation might achieve.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
Our reporters interviewed current and former employees and reviewed text messages to investigate the problems behind Polymarket’s rapid expansion ahead of a potential IPO.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
“Miss K, how are they going to investigate the school for mice?”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
Through survivors and whistleblowers, this film investigates why the failures have continued for two decades.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The committee rarely investigates senators and has not formally sanctioned a member in 19 years.
From Salon ● Sep. 5, 2026
Slate staff writer Heather Schwedel investigates why lamination—a hallmark of an organized classroom—has such a hold on both kids and grown-ups.
From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026
Alan Ritchson will pop in as a guest star, as Neagley investigates the mysterious death of an old friend.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
August is still fussing with Rosie’s chain, but it won’t be long before he notices Marlena’s absence and investigates.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
The same laboratory has investigated pinene, a fragrant chemical naturally released by many trees.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Dr Nogales-Ascarrunz had heard of other sightings of small wild cats in the dense forests of the country's Yungas region, but these had not been investigated by scientists.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The Coast Guard and FBI declined to say how many cyberattack cases they have investigated since the war with Iran began.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
If investigated, whatever the truth, they would presumably claim to be the former.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The subject of Day’s younger brother isn’t something I’ve investigated.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, is expected to release a preliminary report on the incident in the coming days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa this week pledged to leave "no stone unturned" in investigating the crimes in Ekurhuleni, adding: "As a nation, we must stand up for the rights, safety and dignity of women and girls."
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Latimer said in a statement his team has engaged with FAA staff in studying the issue and investigating solutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Officials say police are investigating the case, but police declined to share more information when contacted by the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Members of the coroner’s inquest, along with the county prosecutor, continued investigating Anna’s death, and shortly after Anna’s burial Mollie went to give evidence at a hearing in Fairfax.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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