investigate
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To investigate further, researchers recalibrated radiocarbon dates connected to the human remains.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
Enter Dell Chandler, a failed English professor turned bootstrapping private detective, hired by Dr. Cutty to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Those who do make reports often file anonymously, making it difficult for the school to investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Inspectors highlighted staff shortages, low morale, a failure to investigate and learn from incidents and delays to performing C-sections and inductions.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“Hey! Maybe you and Frank should investigate and try to solve the mystery!”
From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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