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probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən

Definition of probation

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character

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Recent Examples of probation Look beyond the police, and the whole criminal justice system – prisons, the courts and probation service – is poorly run, and often in crisis. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 5 Sep. 2026 He was arrested in February 2026 on charges of violating the terms of his probation after drinking alcohol, according to Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026 These acts, the county claimed, violated Myers’ conditions of probation. — Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Hayes entered Alford pleas and received a deferred disposition with two years of supervised probation. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation

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Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said in February that his country would open an investigation that included a focus on possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
The reviews suggest the film depicts the investigations as having crossed a line, becoming exploitation in which the public good was secondary to ratings.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of investigation

Noun

Bi-2212 now warrants closer examination under fusion-relevant radiation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
Disney has argued the FCC has gone well beyond an examination of its internal hiring practices — the original purpose of the agency’s review.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of examination

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Each case becomes a moral inquiry into memory, guilt and dignity, while Porto itself emerges as a character.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Each room comes with butler service, and activity inquiries and changes were seamless with the knowledgeable front desk team.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of inquiry

Noun

Jacir signed on as executive producer after connecting with the film’s exploration of memory and resistance.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026
These days, Artemis isn't the only extra demand on DSN; other space agencies also use the network for their own spacecraft, to a much greater degree than 50 years ago as space exploration has matured.

— Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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