investigate
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After gathering initial evidence, including tip-offs, we sent undercover reporters to investigate how willing immigration advisers were to help people make up false asylum claims.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn on Tuesday wrote a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration urging the agency to investigate the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
State legislative panels convened to investigate the allegations also fizzled out after they were unable to substantiate such claims.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
So Ackman installed his nephew, whom he’d previously stationed at a British watchmaker he controls, to investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
However, despite her misgivings, she felt certain they ought to investigate.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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