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investigate

[in-ves-ti-geyt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /


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If adversaries can identify exploitable weaknesses at machine speed, the traditional defensive model—detect, investigate and respond—is under far greater strain than most admit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

That being so, Congress certainly has the power to investigate, if that’s what the president’s doing.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

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

The Department of Homeland Security said it would investigate allegations that Rep. Eric Swalwell hired an undocumented nanny.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Hoover had already assigned White to investigate one of the first law-enforcement corruption cases to be pursued in the wake of Teapot Dome.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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