investigate
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Researchers will use it to investigate dark energy, the mysterious force believed to make up about 70% of the cosmos.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
Attorney Jeanine Pirro wrote on Friday that the Inspector General for the Federal Reserve would investigate instead of the DOJ.
From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026
Olaf's role is to investigate allegations of fraud that relate to the EU's budget, as well as corruption and serious misconduct within EU institutions.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Three former town employees are suing Mooresville officials, alleging retaliation for their efforts to preserve the footage or investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Widget ceases his narration as they investigate each silver bar, finding no hidden openings or cleverly disguised hinges.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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