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examine

[ig-zam-in] / ɪgˈzæm ɪn /




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The UK government announced a consultation on children's social media use in January, to examine the most effective ways to ensure young people can remain safe online.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

Specialists in white protective suits worked around the vehicle to examine the corpse before removing it.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and examine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The achievement gives scientists a new way to examine how the brain and body work together to produce complex actions, including walking and flying.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

She knelt at Pita’s leg to examine it closely.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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