investigate
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In January, regulators said they would investigate competition among food-delivery platforms to rein in price wars that erode profits and contribute to deflationary pressure.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Dogra also said Channel 4 can't investigate the women's allegations, which the men have denied, adding: "We are a broadcaster, not an adjudicator."
From BBC • May 22, 2026
To investigate, the researchers fed mice diets enriched with one of 20 different amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
The company struck an agreement with the Air Force a few years ago to investigate the concept for the military.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
She dreaded what that meant but concentrated on one thing: she would finally have the opportunity to investigate Clara’s death and discover the secret of her end.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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