probing

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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

Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.

From Barron's • May 13, 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

At the sound of Reed’s footsteps, he turned, dead gray eyes probing.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee