investigate
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To investigate this idea, the scientists designed a controlled experiment using different caffeine levels.
From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026
If adversaries can identify exploitable weaknesses at machine speed, the traditional defensive model—detect, investigate and respond—is under far greater strain than most admit.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The entire park is cordoned off and will be closed throughout Friday as police investigate the items.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Someone had noticed a foul odor coming from the vehicle and detectives arrived at the tow yard to investigate.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“We will also have to investigate you, Rulean. Considering you disappeared and left us to fend for ourselves. Why, how can we be sure you are not involved?”
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
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