investigate
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To investigate, researchers trained mice to navigate a virtual maze.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Since the fall, the administration has curbed plans to impose penalties on certain Chinese companies, levy hefty tariffs and investigate China-linked hackers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
But parliament also began an impeachment process and established an independent panel to investigate the allegations.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Environmental nonprofit Heal the Bay and the city of Santa Monica are teaming up to investigate and find solutions for the pier’s poor water quality.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
“That’s interesting. I think I remember something about your father. He was sent up north to a village to investigate a dragon. How did that turn out?”
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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