1
as in to check (out)
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as in to sound (out)
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investigate
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The district is also investigating whether Champ’s conduct violated any school policies.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Cops were investigating a possible gang link to the killing, sources said.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Feel (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feel%20%28out%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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