investigate
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Bloomberg even called on the city’s Campaign Finance Board to investigate whether their anti-stadium ad spending was running afoul of election laws, though nothing ever came of it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
That historical observation gave researchers a timeframe to investigate more closely.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Thomson said the main aim is to investigate potential treatments and a vaccine.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
To investigate Japan's deep genetic history, researchers analyzed DNA samples collected from seven regions stretching from Hokkaido in the north to Okinawa in the south.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
"But that wasn't all. While she was trying to get out of her skin, my dog, Grief, came through the door to investigate."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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