traced

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The project's roots can be traced to his experience helping a group of women establish a school in a war-torn village in 1945.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Led by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, the team traced this vast network back to a time when the universe was only about one billion years old.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

After closely analyzing the deals and other information, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents traced the well-timed tips back to a single lawyer: Nicolo Nourafchan, who worked at the Boston-based firm, Goodwin Procter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Initial investigations traced it back to a layby on the A95.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

The cover was dull and worn now, but Danny traced his finger where he’d seen the golden letters come alive.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova