as in looking (into)
to search through or into
the principal inquired into the possibility of holding graduation at a larger hall
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026 -
For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The Civilian Office of Police Accountability is investigating a shooting involving an officer in Country Club Hills on Tuesday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Essayli said Monday on NewsNation that his office is investigating voter fraud but doesn’t have a case.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The researchers compared groups of mice with higher and lower survival rates, examining differences in their gut microbiomes, the amount of bacteria in their blood and organs, and other cellular markers, according to the study press release.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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The five-part historical series examining the founding challenges and future of American democracy − executive-produced by Tom Hanks − debuts its trailer exclusively on USA TODAY before streaming June 24.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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“Inquiring (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquiring%20%28into%29. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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