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Recent Examples of investigative
The cases were further advanced through investigative genetic genealogy, which allowed detectives to identify possible relatives of the unknown suspect.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
In the investigative piece, reporter John Carreyrou — the journalist who took down Theranos back in 2015 — homed in on a trove of emails Satoshi wrote to the Finnish programmer Martti Malmi.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
In his earlier testimony on Thursday morning, Espinoza told Wise County District Attorney James Stainton that Horner had been untruthful throughout the investigative process.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The second document was a 2025 investigative report by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services that has yet to be released but was obtained by ProPublica and the Herald-Leader.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Bahamian police said search operations and investigative efforts remain active.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Espinoza said he was called in to support overall search efforts and that the agency provided resources, including investigative support, funding and coordination.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Bahamian police said search operations and investigative efforts remain active.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Fall and Rise by investigative journalist Isabel Vincent hits bookstores on April 14.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
In the investigative piece, reporter John Carreyrou — the journalist who took down Theranos back in 2015 — homed in on a trove of emails Satoshi wrote to the Finnish programmer Martti Malmi.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 9 Apr. 2026
In his earlier testimony on Thursday morning, Espinoza told Wise County District Attorney James Stainton that Horner had been untruthful throughout the investigative process.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The second document was a 2025 investigative report by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services that has yet to be released but was obtained by ProPublica and the Herald-Leader.
—Alex Acquisto, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Bahamian police said search operations and investigative efforts remain active.
—R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Espinoza said he was called in to support overall search efforts and that the agency provided resources, including investigative support, funding and coordination.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Bahamian police said search operations and investigative efforts remain active.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
The Fall and Rise by investigative journalist Isabel Vincent hits bookstores on April 14.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigative
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Company representatives said drilling for an exploratory well began in October and would last about five months.—
Gabriela Sá Pessoa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Hornsbissaince continues with a diverse album that reflects the gigantic and exploratory spirit of the songwriter, featuring Ezra Koenig, Bob Weir, Bonnie Raitt, and more.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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An experimental United States bomber went so high into the substratosphere after eclipse pictures Sunday that its four motors left a wake of frozen exhaust in the sky.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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They’re also inspired by the experimental and avant garde sounds of Frank Zappa and the tape loop experiments of Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney.—
Jessica Meszaros,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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Diapers may use synthetic musks to create fragrances as well as plastics that contain chemicals such as phthalates and volatile organic compounds, which studies have linked to developmental delays, reproductive harm, endocrine system disruption and cancer.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Upshot League Adds Nashville as Sixth Team The Upshot League—a professional women’s developmental basketball league, with leadership from legends in the game, Cheryl Miller, Ann Meyers Drysdale and Tamika Catchings—has officially selected Nashville as its sixth team and the second expansion city.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Our system already demands that evidence be relevant and probative.—
Ivan J. Bates,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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This request is denied since these holes in the factual record, where defendants hold the pertinent backup evidence—should such evidence exist—are actually probative in assessing the reliability and accuracy, or lack thereof, of other representations by defendants about their actions more broadly.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
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Court records show she was arrested Tuesday and was ordered to be temporarily detained in jail ahead of a preliminary hearing on April 13.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Israel’s surprise barrage of airstrikes on Wednesday killed 303 people and wounded about 1,150 others, in a preliminary toll.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Investigative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigative. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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