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investigate

[in-ves-ti-geyt] / ɪnˈvɛs tɪˌgeɪt /


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The inspector general’s office “should investigate and determine whether a criminal violation occurred.”

From Salon

As I investigated, I discovered I was far from alone.

From BBC

The government, the civil guard and an independent commission all continue to investigate the Andalusia crash, although sabotage and human error appear to have been ruled out.

From BBC

On the banking beat, he has investigated the inner workings of the biggest companies on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal

The arrest caps the second major operation to emerge from a task force Essayli announced last spring to investigate potential fraud and corruption involving local homelessness funds.

From Los Angeles Times