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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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Recent Examples of examine
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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Clean gutters and drains, inspect roofs for loose or damaged materials, trim trees and secure outdoor furniture and decorations.
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The United States deployed specialized airfield repair and certification teams to inspect, clear and restore the runway.
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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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Photos of Haaland on the tarmac posted to social media were riddled with homophobia and comments questioning the striker’s masculinity.
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Maps published by the Israeli government show the pilot zones encompassing the villages of Froun, Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and Ghandouriyeh, but commentators question their value, noting Israel does not have a significant presence in those villages.
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The court declined, however, to review a challenge to a federal ban on handgun sales to 18- to 20-year-olds, as well as to a similar Florida state law.
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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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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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Of the 91 microchips, Honsal said 85 were scanned from the intact canine remains, and six were found in loose soil.
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Others may step in when a package jams, a label fails to scan or a pallet needs human attention.
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Roman will pair a large field of view with crisp infrared vision to survey deep, vast swaths of sky.
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Nearly 40% of data center operators surveyed by the Uptime Institute in 2022 experienced an outage caused by human error, mostly from employees not following proper procedure.
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