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Recent Examples of investigate So, like two detectives sniffing a break in a case, Richardson and Soto further investigated, scanning more clips in search of supporting evidence. Will Sammon, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025 However, the cause is still being investigated. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Homicide detectives are investigating the shooting death of a man who was found on a staircase at a west Fort Worth apartment complex on Monday morning. Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025 The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft and has asked the public for tips. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for investigate
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    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025
  • After losing generational slugger Juan Soto to a record-setting free agent offer from the New York Mets last year, the New York Yankees may be desperate to prevent another power-hitting outfielder from exploring the open market after a single season with the franchise.
    Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.
    Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.
    Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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