- present participle of investigate.
investigating
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Brown dwarfs are particularly valuable for investigating the atmospheres of giant exoplanets, which are planets orbiting stars outside our Solar System.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 17, 2026
His laboratory is now investigating whether the same approach could help treat endometriosis, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting approximately one in 10 women.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Authorities are investigating a series of letters containing suspicious substances sent to congressional and election offices in several states, US media reported.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
The Justice Department is investigating whether those insurers have financed other parts of his business group without proper disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
And if they weren't there, the container might still hold a clue that could help us find Nergal, something the police might have overlooked because investigating ancient monsters wasn't part of their job description.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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