investigate
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He also said he has retained an attorney in El Salvador to investigate whether there are any outstanding warrants for Hernández.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
The Baxter Road group hired former Boston police commissioner Ed Davis to investigate cuts to the sturdy fabric tubes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
In 2022, with new leadership, Suffolk County Police created a task force to investigate the murders - bringing in federal and local law enforcement - which led them to Heuermann in six weeks.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
The server maker has outlined its plan to investigate the chip smuggling scandal that has engulfed the company.
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Every day after school this week, Anastasia and I have gone out to investigate “possibilities,” as she calls them.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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