investigate
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In today's more globalised world, he thinks "investigating authorities are having more and more difficulty fulfilling their duties: to investigate independently and make solid recommendations in order to improve aviation safety."
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
It is far wiser to investigate now than to spend the next century composing another apology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
It cost $160 for them to investigate the issue, and they said the cost of the repair would be deducted from that fee.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
To further investigate, scientists combined mineral grain dating techniques with computer models of ancient ice sheets.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
"But that wasn't all. While she was trying to get out of her skin, my dog, Grief, came through the door to investigate."
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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