investigate
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But the discovery gives scientists a clearer chemical target to investigate and gives people another reason to pay attention to the nutrients that support brain health.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
Bloomberg even called on the city’s Campaign Finance Board to investigate whether their anti-stadium ad spending was running afoul of election laws, though nothing ever came of it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
"This means that the clouds surrounding the Solar System are linked to a stellar explosion. And for the first time, this gives us the opportunity to investigate the origin of these clouds," says Koll.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
She added: "We must allow police to investigate and refrain from speculation at this time."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Not necessarily. They always investigate the parents first.”
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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