investigate
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After all it is only when the police were called in to investigate the "missing" independence cash that they discovered Murrell's fingers were in the till.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
To investigate the process, researchers conducted laboratory experiments using Gulf toadfish exposed to water with different salt concentrations.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The telescope is designed to study objects throughout the solar system, investigate planets orbiting distant stars, and explore the origins and evolution of the universe.
From Science Daily • May 29, 2026
He asked blistering public questions of city and state leaders, badgered Washington to investigate the fire, and joined other displaced residents in filing a lawsuit for “inverse condemnation.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
Ambrose, aided by Jess Squirrel and Foremole, ventured out into the road to investigate.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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