investigate

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The North warned in February of a "terrible response" if it detects more drones crossing the border from the South, prompting Seoul to investigate the claims.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Halladay's next step is to investigate astrocytes throughout the broader network involved in fear.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Metro shut down parts of its network after its security team detected hacking activity last month, and law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists are continuing to investigate who was behind the attack, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Cdr Helen Flanagan, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said officers have been working "continuously" to investigate and identify those responsible for the "appalling attacks".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“We will also have to investigate you, Rulean. Considering you disappeared and left us to fend for ourselves. Why, how can we be sure you are not involved?”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega