investigate
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Enter Dell Chandler, a failed English professor turned bootstrapping private detective, hired by Dr. Cutty to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Employers will often attempt to quickly investigate the matter, usually by interviewing those involved or pulling emails, texts and chat messages between colleagues on work devices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Ofcom also confirmed on Monday that it is to investigate GB News over whether or not it breached impartiality rules over the broadcast of an interview with Donald Trump in November.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
The boat was anchored off the African coast as the World Health Organization stepped in to investigate and passengers were slowly screened and sent home.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
However, despite her misgivings, she felt certain they ought to investigate.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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