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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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  • Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.
    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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  • Immediately after the ball landed, Boone emerged from the dugout and asked crew chief Adrian Johnson to examine the bat.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Mayoral race spotlights local option taxes The City Council authorized a $200,000 contract with the Citizens Research Council of Michigan earlier this year to examine the feasibility of local option taxes.
    Malachi Barrett, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Investigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigate. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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