investigatory

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Paula works as a fact-checker at a New York City newsmagazine, a job chosen, I imagine, to account for her investigatory chops, though not her tendency to put herself in dangerous situations.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

“The government doesn’t usually outsource its investigatory processes to external people,” he said, referring to Loomer and others.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The inquiry, by the investigatory powers commissioners, is due to report to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer within weeks.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

In a declaration filed in court on Monday, the head of HSI’s Minneapolis field office said the agency was “the lead investigatory entity reviewing the use-of-force encounter at issue in this case.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

"Yes; of course," Hull said in his best investigatory manner.

From Hanging by a Thread by Garrett, Randall