as in explores
to search through or into
the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall
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The film explores the complicated colonial history of Puerto Rico through Western/historical drama storytelling devices.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The Cosmic Library explores massive books in order to explore everything else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Set in southern Patagonia, the six-part series follows Fabiola, a strong-willed detective who investigates the disappearance of a Mexican archaeology student who vanished while seeking the mythical Friendship Island.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Moment which investigates how her Brat album took the world by storm in the summer of 2024, the musician leaned into romance and synths this time around.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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In Generation, Mehraneh Salimian’s documentary Memories of a Window examines the crackdown on student protests in Iran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Inquires (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquires%20%28into%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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