as in inquiry
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
officials launched an extensive investigation of the plane crash
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Enabling representatives with tools, insights and autonomy transforms routine inquiries into brand-defining moments that fuel business growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
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Blain said in the statement that the independent investigative report — and the censure vote — were not objective inquiries, but the result of politics.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The Chartered Accountant path relies heavily on examinations and a multiyear internship period—no college credit hours required at all.—
Bryce Welker,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Any suggestions? — UNCOUPLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA DEAR UNCOUPLED: Get that husband of yours to his doctor for a thorough physical and neurological examination.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
6 July 2025
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From France, Chichin’s work is an exploration of urban parks that create natural refuges in the heart of cities, reframing them as spaces of resistance and wonder.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
11 July 2025
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The ship’s missions require the crew to work together to overcome challenges such as combat, puzzle-solving, diplomacy, and exploration.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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The bones, which date back to an interglacial period in which Neanderthals lived, were from animals like red deer and horses, according to a study published on July 2 in Science Advances.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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The collapse of tropical forests was the primary cause of the prolonged global warming that followed, according to a new study published July 2 in the British journal Nature Communications.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
5 July 2025
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As part of that probe, the board recently requested a slew of records related to individuals and fundraising events referenced in his indictment.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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The probe examined workplace culture and complaint handling procedures across the production spanning nearly two decades.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Another area that has been targeted is misinformation research.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
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The Trump administration has proposed slashing hundreds of millions in federal funding from school safety grants, youth mentoring programs and gang intervention networks, which research shows can help curb crime.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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