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
In the first trial, which ended in June 2025, Franco was found guilty and sentenced to the equivalent of two years of probation.
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Bell will pay restitution to the victims and serve a one-day sentence in custody and one year of probation.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Five people in the US were convicted and received jail terms or probation.
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Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Singh is on probation in Hendricks County in a previous case following guilty pleas to two counts of invasion of privacy, both Level 6 felonies.
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Madison Lambert,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Bell will pay restitution to the victims and serve a one-day sentence in custody and one year of probation.
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Jazmin Alvarado,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Five people in the US were convicted and received jail terms or probation.
—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
24 June 2026
Singh is on probation in Hendricks County in a previous case following guilty pleas to two counts of invasion of privacy, both Level 6 felonies.
—
Madison Lambert,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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However, the presence of complex carbon compounds in ancient sediments strengthens the case for further investigation.
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Police said the investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash is ongoing.
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Civil rights attorney Ben Crump announced the family’s plans during a June 22 press conference, saying relatives of Kohen Wiley want an independent examination of the evidence and do not want to rely solely on findings from the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation.
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Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Microsoft Discovery is a cross-domain scientific platform, rather than being specialized for any one area of inquiry.
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Rayner directed any further inquiries to the Inspector General’s office.
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For exploration further into the turquoise waters, the property’s jetty can act as a launch point for private yacht charters to secluded beaches, day trips to other islands, a kite surfing adventure, and more.
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The discovery is the culmination of lead archaeologist Ivan Šprajc’s three-decade-long exploration of the Central Maya Lowlands, home to between 9 and 11 million people during the Maya civilization’s Late Classic period (600–900 CE).
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The markings can also result from biological activity, making the sample a compelling target for further study.
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In the decade leading up to the pandemic, a study by the Atlantic Council found Pakistan to be one of only five developing economies, out of a sample of more than 60 countries, whose interest payments consumed more than 40% of its annual revenue intake.
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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