investigate
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City Council to limit so-called pretextual stops, in which officers pull people over for minor traffic infractions in order to investigate more serious offenses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
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
"The next step is to investigate whether the medication reaches the joints in sufficient quantities and actually reduces inflammation in the joints."
From Science Daily • May 22, 2026
The sanctions come as Tanzania continues to investigate reports of political repression and abuses surrounding the general election held last October.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Renn said she’d investigate while Torak waited with the cub.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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