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investigate

[in-ves-ti-gayt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /


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The inquest heard that Devon Locke, a Scottish Power engineer, had been dispatched to the area to investigate after the supply had been tripped.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

To investigate how these changes occur, the research team developed an unusual experimental setup that combined augmented reality with real-time brain imaging.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

My work is really focused on how we excavate and investigate those tools.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

"Knowing that it was lost is a very important piece of evidence in terms of pointing us towards other things to investigate," he said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The only part she left out, in fact, was Miss Mortimer’s request that she not investigate the matter further.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Sephora said it investigates allegations of gift-card fraud reported to the company and has implemented protective measures including employee training, gift-card limits and guidance on checking balances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

When Gladwell investigates whether those features actually make a gun more lethal, the case largely falls apart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Panorama investigates the documents that were falsified to hide his wealth and evade tax.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

Steffi Cao investigates a billionaire’s scruffy makeover, and explores why Silicon Valley’s power players are styling themselves to appear harmless.

From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026

We all pretend to not be paying him any mind: I brush back Layla’s edges, Kayla investigates a sunflower seed, Marisol reads her Suze Orman book, and Janae pretends to be on the phone.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

The FBI has investigated the Perfect Child before, according to former employees of the company who told the Journal they were interviewed by agents in 2023 about its business practices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Scientists have investigated the effects of maternal immune activation for decades, but these findings reveal signs of developmental disruption earlier than researchers had previously observed.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

The targets included my grandfather, who was investigated for being an impostor illegally in the country in 1960 based on information from an unnamed “reliable source.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

“The diversion allegations against this regional cloud were thoroughly investigated and debunked last year.”

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

I was wary about expressing such strong opinions to Walter's family because I hadn't investigated the case enough to be sure there was more evidence to convict Walter.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

In Finland, irregular temperatures were detected in a few smaller grocery stores belonging to the Kesko group, which said it was investigating the issue.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

Authorities are investigating how insurance companies he owns lent billions to companies tied to Walter or his conglomerate, TWG Global.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026

Nevertheless, because it obtained a complaint, the government had to endure a multiday preliminary hearing during which the investigating agent was subjected to cross-examination by each defendant’s attorney.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

In February, Edison disclosed that the Los Angeles County district attorney was investigating whether Edison should be criminally charged for its actions leading to the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“That is a pact the families who send their children here make with the school upon admission, and we are investigating who is behind this with great urgency.”

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan


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