examining

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Our legal system seems well prepared to scrutinize and punish their acts of self-preservation instead of examining the circumstances that made those acts necessary.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

The key is finding someone willing to spend time examining you, answering your questions and providing good advice, no matter their age.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

By examining entirely different populations of stars and planets across the Milky Way, Roman could greatly expand these studies and help reveal how common planetary systems like our own really are.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

All new United Airlines wide-body aircraft come with the system installed, and a company spokesman said the carrier was examining how to roll it out on other jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Pasiphaë paced in front of them, examining Hazel, her eyes so full of hate it made Hazel’s skin tingle.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan