probing

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Federal regulators are probing former Rep. George Santos for allegedly trading illegally in a predictions contract referencing his State of the Union appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Big Blue has long placed a premium on quantum research, starting before the turn of the 21st century when researchers began probing the then-theoretical technology.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Richard Wagner’s “The Ring of the Nibelung” has been probing the morality of power and possession for a century and a half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

But that "magic moment" on a famous night in north London came from centre-back Gabriel as Atletico were probing for a response to Saka's opener.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The GAC spent the morning probing the views of the military.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik