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experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigates
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.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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
On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme investigates the latest in hotel murder-mystery weekends.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Consistent with all applicable laws, NSA investigates any mishandling or unauthorized disclosure of intelligence and partners closely with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure the necessary steps are taken to hold those accountable.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Erik Duran, 38, for causing the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which investigates police killings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Is the case the team investigates in your film based on the unit’s actual first case?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
That inspector general there reports to the School Board and only investigates matters related to the school district.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
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
On and Off the Avenue Rachel Syme investigates the latest in hotel murder-mystery weekends.
—Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Mica Rosenberg, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Consistent with all applicable laws, NSA investigates any mishandling or unauthorized disclosure of intelligence and partners closely with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure the necessary steps are taken to hold those accountable.
—Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
Erik Duran, 38, for causing the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office, which investigates police killings.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
Is the case the team investigates in your film based on the unit’s actual first case?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
That inspector general there reports to the School Board and only investigates matters related to the school district.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigates
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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
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The Cosmic Library explores massive books in order to explore everything else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 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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