probing

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Richard Wagner’s “The Ring of the Nibelung” has been probing the morality of power and possession for a century and a half.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Federal prosecutors are probing a BlackRock private-credit fund over its valuation practices after a sharp loan portfolio write-down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

But that "magic moment" on a famous night in north London came from centre-back Gabriel as Atletico were probing for a response to Saka's opener.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The federal royal commission -- the highest level of government inquiry -- has been tasked with probing everything from intelligence failures to the prevalence of antisemitism in Australia.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

As they started probing my legs, I turned to see Brew again.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers