investigate
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To investigate the eclipse's impact, Fernando analyzed seismic data collected throughout April 2024 from several hundred monitoring stations.
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
That would help prove to the EU that he is eager to fight corruption, but it only has the power to investigate the misuse of EU funds.
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
Panda-suited scientists hid behind trees and watched as a curious Tao Tao ventured over to investigate.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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