- present tense form of examine (3rd person singular).
examines
Example Sentences
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Whether it changed the outcome isn’t knowable, but there’s a reason the press never examines the subject.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
As Singh tries to prevent that from happening, his efforts are transposed with Gaitonde’s story, an epic tale that examines the nature of power amid the city’s religious and economic tensions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
BBC correspondent Barbara Plett Usher, reporting from Jerusalem, examines the latest tensions over the key international shipping channel.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
As Byrd revisits her era-defining legacy and decades of work alongside her husband, the film examines radical inclusivity in a moment when tolerance is merely a buzzword.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
But instead of responding, Charity steps forward and closely examines Jacqui’s face.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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