investigate
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The Immigration Advice Authority, which regulates the industry, said it would "investigate and act decisively" to identify those involved in wrongdoing and "take robust enforcement action".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
Someone noticed a foul odor coming from the car and detectives arrived at the tow yard to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
That being so, Congress certainly has the power to investigate, if that’s what the president’s doing.
From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026
The research team is continuing to investigate what happens during spring, including whether patches of lingering snow act like small reservoirs that feed nearby plants over time.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
I investigate the sacks from Mrs. Krawiecka, and there are four kilos of beans, four kilos of flour, kasha, butter, salt, a sack of potatoes, and two cabbages.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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