investigate
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To investigate what happens after a queen is lost, researchers removed queens from established colonies and watched how the insects responded.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
The legislation directs HUD to resolve tenant “disputes to the extent practicable,” and share possible federal law violations with other agencies like the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau to investigate.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
City Council to limit so-called pretextual stops, in which officers pull people over for minor traffic infractions in order to investigate more serious offenses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
He also asked the government to investigate the cause of the accident and hold those responsible to account.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
“But you were right. We have to investigate everyone, just in case.”
From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon
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