probe

Example Sentences

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It followed China landing the first ever probe in the region, in 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Lara has defended his treatment of the company, noting regulators opened a probe of State Farm’s claims practices last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

This would allow the probe to reduce its speed enough to remain in orbit, rather than simply flying past.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Financial Conduct Authority’s probe into car-loan arrangements is encouraging, Jefferies says in a research note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In Calcutta, I knew, every accent is a surgical probe.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee