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as in to interrogate
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in to inspect
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in to explore
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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The series will also recreate pivotal moments from Carlos’ life, while Carr examines how Carlos outmaneuvered intelligence services before being captured.
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Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in this year's midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
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Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The findings add to a growing body of research examining ways to reduce the effects of prolonged sitting, which has been linked to a range of physical and mental health concerns.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Tanya Fedak,
Variety,
24 June 2026
And if sleep health is on your mind, the Epix Pro (Gen 2) delivers a full picture of your sleep quality to examine over your morning cup of coffee.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
Leading Latino political strategists are examining the races where Latinos could play an outsize role in this year's midterm elections, and believe their votes will be critical in a number of House races.
—
Anne Bryson,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The findings add to a growing body of research examining ways to reduce the effects of prolonged sitting, which has been linked to a range of physical and mental health concerns.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
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Her new album, Fata Morgana, uses an array of cascading rhythms, impish hooks, and fierce poetry to interrogate her place in a corrupt American society.
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The race was red-flagged, so crews could clean up the mess and inspect the barriers.
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In one Zooniverse project related to the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, volunteers will visually inspect and annotate 2D slitless spectroscopic images from the telescope to observe the redshift of millions of galaxies — the main method used for measuring the expansion of the universe.
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The line itself formed a giant coil of attendees waiting to explore the convention.
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Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail.
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Americans question the costs The Iran war has cost the average American household between $775 and $1,300 so far in fuel and taxpayer costs, according to an analysis by Roger Pielke, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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In a previous statement to Fox News Digital, Union County Prosecutors Office Public Information Officer Lauren Farinas said Battiloro was detained for questioning after the incident and later released.
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The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom.
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Details of the letter and other correspondence were described to The Times by two district sources who reviewed the document.
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Authorities are investigating a double homicide after two men were found fatally shot Friday afternoon in Colusa County.
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Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, according to the release.
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During high-stakes moments, a shrinking timer bar at the top of the screen forces you to quickly scan the room for an interactive object.
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By November 2025, Meta had launched a dedicated content protection tool that automatically scanned Facebook and Instagram for Reels sharing similar traits with a creator’s original uploads.
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The court ruling means that the question will not be on the November ballot even though a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll last week found that 66% of voters surveyed favored it.
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Ahead of the games, athlete delegations are surveyed about their interest in participating, and they’re then assigned to available seats once aircraft volunteer rosters are finalized, according to Textron Aviation.
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“Examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/examine. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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