probe
Example Sentences
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Most measurement techniques only probe the surface of a material, while the domain walls exist deep inside.
From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, who has championed the probe, was in favor of the warrants becoming unsealed, according to the judge’s order.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
It followed China landing the first ever probe in the region, in 2019.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
The news comes as Microsoft and AWS have both offered commitments to the regulator linked to how they handle data transfer fees and interoperability as part of a broader probe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
An ombudsman would scan the news stories, research whatever statistics are mentioned, try to see that they are at least internally consistent, and probe most carefully into a priori implausible claims.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
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