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investigate

[in-ves-ti-geyt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /


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State insurance departments conduct regular audits, investigate consumer complaints, and have the authority to require corrective action.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

"When she died I said to her, 'now love, you made me not investigate all these years and I kept my word, " Steve says.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Now, federal officials will investigate possible violations and factors that could have contributed to the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • 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

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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