investigate
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City Council to limit so-called pretextual stops, in which officers pull people over for minor traffic infractions in order to investigate more serious offenses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
To investigate, the research team compared mangoes stored at 12°C with fruit stored at 30°C over a 24 day period.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
In January, regulators said they would investigate competition among food-delivery platforms to rein in price wars that erode profits and contribute to deflationary pressure.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Ofcom has the power to investigate and fine companies suspected of breaching these rules.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
As though Ray hears Axel’s thoughts from across the driveway, he leaps off of Emmett and George’s porch and comes to investigate.
From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers
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