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to search through or into
experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigating
Police said there were no signs of trauma or foul play and homicide detectives are investigating.
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Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Firefighters said the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Deputies are actively investigating the incident and working to identify the responsible party(s).
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident at Yosemite National Park after receiving reports that an individual suffered what appeared to be a major fall Saturday.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
New York is leading a lawsuit challenging the TotalEnergies agreement and Democrats in Congress are investigating it.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, working with the FBI, is investigating the kidnapping.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.
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Sofia Saric
june 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Police are investigating what caused the crash.
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Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
Firefighters said the Los Angeles Police Department is investigating the crash.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Deputies are actively investigating the incident and working to identify the responsible party(s).
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The National Park Service (NPS) is investigating an incident at Yosemite National Park after receiving reports that an individual suffered what appeared to be a major fall Saturday.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
New York is leading a lawsuit challenging the TotalEnergies agreement and Democrats in Congress are investigating it.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department, working with the FBI, is investigating the kidnapping.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is investigating the incident.
—
Sofia Saric
june 16,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Police are investigating what caused the crash.
—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigating
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Some are exploring alternatives, including relocating to other countries, such as Canada, while waiting for clarity on their status.
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Designed as a family-friendly experience, the festival will offer something for readers of all ages, from children discovering new stories to adults exploring a wide range of literary works.
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During the quantum program, Dash worked with Flores and another member of the cohort to develop a project examining how quantum computing could be used to detect the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.
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Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Start by examining the leaves.
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