investigate
Example Sentences
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Prosecutors wanted to investigate whether the agent who killed her had violated her civil rights, as is common course after high-profile shootings involving federal law enforcement.
On Friday, Lyons said in a statement that the two officers appeared to have provided inaccurate testimony, and that the US attorney's office was actively investigating the matter.
From BBC
Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his administration.
From Barron's
Several people have been arrested in relation to the heist, which the French police are still investigating.
From BBC
States could search the data for clues to investigate waste or abuse in their programs.
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