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experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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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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CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
That number is an almost certain undercount as the medical examiner generally only investigates those who die outside.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights investigates thousands of discrimination complaints each year, about a third of which are disability-related.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Sign up for Work in Progress, a newsletter where Rogé Karma investigates the mysteries of a complicated economy.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Prestianni denies the allegations, and served a one-game provisional suspension for the second leg while UEFA investigates.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2026
CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
That number is an almost certain undercount as the medical examiner generally only investigates those who die outside.
—Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
The Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights investigates thousands of discrimination complaints each year, about a third of which are disability-related.
—Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Sign up for Work in Progress, a newsletter where Rogé Karma investigates the mysteries of a complicated economy.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The independent agency investigates all fatal general aviation accidents, including commercial accidents and incidents, as well as significant accidents across the various modes of transportation and pipeline accidents.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Prestianni denies the allegations, and served a one-game provisional suspension for the second leg while UEFA investigates.
—Sam Joseph, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigates
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What readers are saying The conversation explores the impact of a holistic understanding of AI on students' learning experiences, with many participants emphasizing the importance of foundational skills before delving into AI.—
Rebecca Winthrop,
Washington Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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During Ocean Week, each grade level explores a different marine habitat, building ocean literacy across ponds, the seashore, sandy beaches, wetlands, kelp forest and the open ocean.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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The show, on display through November, will also feature the work of contemporary artist Marianne Nicolson, who examines the impact of commercial fisheries in British Columbia’s Indigenous communities.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Logan also helped create the 2026 NIPSCO Energy Affordability Impact Brief, which examines residents’ bills in the last few months compared to a year ago.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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