investigate
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"We take any allegation of misconduct seriously and investigate thoroughly, while supporting those affected and taking appropriate action as necessary," a spokesperson said.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
"We will do everything in our power to investigate it quickly and fully," he said.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
To investigate further, the researchers focused on a widely used material found in sensors, actuators, and defense systems, a lead magnesium niobate-lead titanate alloy.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
To investigate these questions, Kawabata and colleagues studied how 50 species of true crabs move.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2026
Her mother had bright, clever eyes and a wide, funny smile; she looked happy-excited because it was the morning she went diving to investigate the contents of the blue whale’s stomach.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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