examining

Example Sentences

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Our legal system seems well prepared to scrutinize and punish their acts of self-preservation instead of examining the circumstances that made those acts necessary.

From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026

During the interview process the cyber team were forensically examining his computer.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The key is finding someone willing to spend time examining you, answering your questions and providing good advice, no matter their age.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

All new United Airlines wide-body aircraft come with the system installed, and a company spokesman said the carrier was examining how to roll it out on other jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Our best hope was that he would simply throw it away, without showing it to anyone else or examining it further.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt