as in to explore
to search through or into
the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall
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Sydney, meanwhile, wants to continue exploring her connection to Xzavier.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026 -
Barrow, a prominent voice in skate culture, also hosts a series with Thrasher Magazine exploring skate spots around the world.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Police are investigating a shooting that happened at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, on Saturday night.—
Naomi Ruchim,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The university has been investigating the chats since last fall, according to a federal First Amendment lawsuit filed by four of the students facing conduct charges.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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Researchers analyzed data from 50 studies involving more than 3 million people to examine how these foods — made using beneficial microbes like bacteria or yeast — are linked to overall mortality risk, as well as deaths from heart disease and cancer.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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After examining his right hip, doctors found that a cam lesion on the head of Brossoit’s femur was causing the problem.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Inquire (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire%20%28into%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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