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Recent Examples of investigates
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
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Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 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
The story is told through two timelines, six years apart, as a Norwegian detective and crime writer investigates a string of murders that begins with the murder of a small-time criminal and gun dealer who is shot down in the street.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 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
Today, as an associate professor of medicine (endocrinology and metabolism) and of cellular and molecular physiology at Yale School of Medicine, Perry investigates how those same metabolic forces influence cancer.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The Florida Bar investigates allegations of ethical misconduct among lawyers.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 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
The story is told through two timelines, six years apart, as a Norwegian detective and crime writer investigates a string of murders that begins with the murder of a small-time criminal and gun dealer who is shot down in the street.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 1 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
Today, as an associate professor of medicine (endocrinology and metabolism) and of cellular and molecular physiology at Yale School of Medicine, Perry investigates how those same metabolic forces influence cancer.
—Avi Patel, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
The Florida Bar investigates allegations of ethical misconduct among lawyers.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigates
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Marie is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who explores their identity and works hard toward becoming a successful and confident adult.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The university described Sport Impact Jax as a research initiative that examines sports and communities.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Soccer is the most popular sport in the world and this film examines the humanity that exists within it.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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