investigate

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To investigate more broadly, the researchers analyzed the genomes of nearly 200 mice bred from eight different parental strains, including some with wild ancestry.

From Science Daily

Authorities investigating the deadly blaze said they suspected that "sparklers or Bengal candles" sparked the fire.

From Barron's

But Wallis's chief prosecutor Beatrice Pilloud did not confirm this, stressing that the cause of the tragedy was still being investigated.

From Barron's

Finnish Customs said it was still investigating "the applicability of EU sanctions legislation to this case."

From Barron's

The idea was to investigate whether architectural differences in the platforms would signify if there were social or economic stratification within the community.

From BBC