investigate
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"Any threat against the president is taken very seriously by the department, and our US Park Police will investigate this incident and hold those responsible accountable," the spokesperson said in a statement.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
State insurance departments conduct regular audits, investigate consumer complaints, and have the authority to require corrective action.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In today's more globalised world, he thinks "investigating authorities are having more and more difficulty fulfilling their duties: to investigate independently and make solid recommendations in order to improve aviation safety."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
To investigate further, researchers focused on glucosamine because it is a naturally occurring sugar-related molecule that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
No people poked their heads out of their massive homes to investigate the intruders.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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