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probation

noun

prō-ˈbā-shən

Definition of probation

as in investigation

a systematic search for the truth or facts about something a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character

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Recent Examples of probation His sentence included three years of probation, serve five days in jail, and he was ordered to complete a drinking-driver program along with paying fines and restitution. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 July 2026 Aaron Child, a 19-year-old from Boise, was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary and also two probation violations. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 Pelosi pleaded guilty in 2022 to misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence in Napa County and was sentenced to five days in jail and three years of probation. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 McWhorter must pay a $1,383 fine, complete 48 hours of community service, and serve one year of probation, per the terms of the deal. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for probation

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Police said that the state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation will conduct an independent investigation and that the district attorney will conduct a review.

— Marin Scott, NBC news, 23 July 2026
Siena College of Health was shut down in 2023 following an FBI investigation that found the nursing school was implicated in a scheme distributing more than 7,600 fake nursing diplomas.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of investigation

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Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation on Saturday, bowing to mounting pressure after tens of thousands of students and supporters took to the streets demanding his removal and sweeping reforms to India’s examination system.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
After a brief examination, Quinn recommended treatment with hand sanitizer applied into the ear canals during the visit and at home, according to a reprimand issued by the medical board July 16.

— Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of examination

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According to the news site Gothamist, one early focus of its inquiry appears to be the company that MetroLoft used to install the building’s steel.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026
Neither Suarez nor EvoSkin responded to the Herald’s inquiries about whether the FDA had cleared Endo One.

— Ella Moore July 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Definition of inquiry

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The goal of the expedition is to raise money and awareness for his nonprofit, which is dedicated to Arctic climate research, marine science and exploration.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026
That’s on top of his regular exploration of galleries in New York, where the 25-year-old ICU nurse lives and studies.

— Mureji Fatunde-Iloeje, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

Definition of exploration

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By the end of his studies, Salakhutdinov recalled, Yang turned down a job offer from a senior Apple executive who reported directly to Tim Cook.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The study projected that, if the recommendations were implemented, they could be completed by 2020.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

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