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examine

[ig-zam-in] / ɪgˈzæm ɪn /




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But it can insist on transparency where legally possible, investigate the history of the allegations and examine whether officials are adhering to the standards that protect prosecutorial independence.

From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026

These two animal models allowed the team to examine whether the same biological mechanism influences muscle health across very different species.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

“He said, ‘Let’s focus on a seemingly idyllic small town, like in “Our Town,” and examine what happened and why.’”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

An assistant might examine more documents, check its answers more thoroughly or complete longer assignments.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

She bent low to the ground to examine the evidence.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

First, it examines the protein, carbohydrate, and fat content of a person's diet and estimates how much usable energy is absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

I am an associate professor of government at Cornell University, where my research through the Gender and Security Sector Lab examines how police and justice institutions can become more gender-responsive and trauma-informed.

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

If a project could cause significant environmental harm that can’t easily be avoided, it undergoes a more detailed environmental review that examines its potential impacts and alternatives.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

It examines how Corless was faced with the silence of church and state as she embarked on a campaign for justice.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

A woman produces a $20 bill which Patrick examines with approval and just a hint of the magician’s sense of drama.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

In this case, the team examined how the brown dwarf's light changed as it rotated, looking for subtle variations that could reveal what was happening in its atmosphere.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026

The discovery became even more intriguing when scientists examined the enzyme's molecular structure.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

And that "all circumstances" surrounding the incident would be examined.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

The researchers also examined whether German scientists could have avoided the heavy water shortage by using graphite, a form of carbon that can also slow neutrons in nuclear reactors.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Every day he examined the dying plants to look for new growth.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

The first dismissals were made public amid a statutory public inquiry examining the lead-up to the attacks and decisions and actions taken in the aftermath.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The Kings note the episode is interested in interrogating the cult of the tech mogul, specifically examining how figures operate outside of traditional ethics.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026

By examining surviving uranium cubes and previously documented historical evidence, researchers have uncovered major limitations in Germany's final experimental nuclear reactor.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

Separately, the BBC has learned that British police are examining whether its own inquiry may lead to an unlawful killing case - potentially a world first in cyber-crime.

From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026

I stared at Brer, who was examining his paw with great interest.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia


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