investigate
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Last month, she was told by the Home Office there were "reasonable grounds" to believe she had been a victim of modern slavery and trafficking and that it would investigate her case further.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
To investigate, the research team analyzed DNA methylation patterns, a common form of epigenetic modification, in umbilical cord blood from 571 infants.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
When providers submit high bills, insurers often attempt to negotiate lower prices and can investigate and sanction providers suspected of fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Reform UK has backed Kenyon and said the party said it had no plans to investigate him over his previous comments.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Malpighi seems to have stimulated Borelli’s interest in living things, while Borelli seems to have stimulated Malpighi to investigate the way living systems work and encouraged his efforts at dissection.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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