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
Gaff was charged with assault and burglary and sentenced to five years of probation and one year of work release.
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
As part of her plea deal, Spears agreed to a 12-month probation period, regular meetings with a psychologist and a psychiatrist, as well as completing a three-month DUI class.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At the time of the armed assault in May 2020, Brown was on probation for a 2014 conviction for assault and battery with a knife and witness intimidation.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Both were sentenced to two years of probation, with Doneshia Codjoe qualifying for Illinois’ second chance probation program, which allows first-time, nonviolent offenders to avoid a felony conviction for certain charges, the Will County state’s attorney’s office said.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
As part of her plea deal, Spears agreed to a 12-month probation period, regular meetings with a psychologist and a psychiatrist, as well as completing a three-month DUI class.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probation
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Amanda Lee Myers is a senior crime reporter who covers the death penalty, cold case investigations and breaking news for USA TODAY.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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Riverside County officials said there were no updates on the active investigation.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The child's remains were taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle, where authorities planned to carry out a post-mortem examination.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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For further insights into similar changes in the search and cloud domains, refer to our examination of Why The Market Is Re-Rating Google Stock.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The state police, already examining alleged irregularities in city tax collections during Stewart’s administration, expanded the inquiry to include credit card use and the FBI also has opened an investigation, law enforcement sources said Thursday.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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And Szabo hired prominent Charlotte criminal defense attorney Tin to represent her in an inquiry by the North Carolina Real Estate Commission.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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This rightly renowned novel is an incredible exploration of a believable historical situation where twin Black girls, Desiree and Stella, born in 1938 Louisiana.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The voyage is available on a book-by-cabin basis and legendary NASA astronaut Dr Kathy Sullivan will be onboard to provide expert insight into the science and wonder of celestial exploration.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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To reach the site, study lead author Scott Evans, a paleontologist at the American Museum of Natural History, and his colleagues embarked on a 14-hour drive and a helicopter flight.—
Jack Tamisiea,
Scientific American,
20 May 2026
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According to one Mercer study, 97 percent of them are less likely to fund companies that fail to systematically upskill their workforce on AI.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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