as in investigations
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
Adam Smith's celebrated disquisition on the factors contributing to the wealth of nations
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Generative AI correspondence, too, is soon to be a regular part of criminal investigations and trials.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025 -
James, Schiff and Cook all deny any wrongdoing and say the investigations against them were politically motivated.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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In addition, the agency laid off at least 7,000 people from its workforce of 60,000 earlier this year, putting pressure on the remaining workers to handle claims and answer inquiries from a rising number of recipients.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Since Kirk's death, Turning Point has also reported receiving tens of thousands of inquiries to start new chapters at schools around the country.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
14 Oct. 2025
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Tender explorations of paternal bonds, sacrifice, and enduring devotion.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
6 Oct. 2025
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It will be measured in the vigor of his curiosity, the depth of his attention, and the audacity of his explorations.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Even a brief mention of the issue from a patient can help alert professionals to take a more sensitive approach during treatments and examinations.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Oct. 2025
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But Newcastle were hopeful that initial examinations pointed towards a less severe knee problem and, following two separate assessments from specialists, that has proven to be the case.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics and other medical groups say acetaminophen is safe for children when used correctly and there are no studies linking its use in children to autism.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
14 Oct. 2025
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There are studies where researchers have examined one person in great detail and gained valuable insights.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Research mapping the thickness of the world's icy crust not only provides a window for how old an existing ocean might be but also probes where the crust might be at its thinnest — the perfect spot for future missions to detect the ocean.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Dior’s and Giorgio Armani’s probes were fully resolved and the judicial oversight lifted.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Disquisitions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disquisitions. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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