probing

Example Sentences

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Federal regulators are probing former Rep. George Santos for allegedly trading illegally in a predictions contract referencing his State of the Union appearance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

In 2021, Zuma was sentenced to 15 months in jail after refusing to testify to a panel probing financial corruption and cronyism under his presidency.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

They were probing but they lacked ideas and didn't look like they were going to score.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

"I expect you just happen to like living in a very simple way," Matilda said, probing a little further.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl