investigate
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"In the short term, we can investigate whether the virus can be used to identify individuals at increased risk," says Flemming Damgaard.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Senior Coroner for Essex, Lincoln Brookes, suspended proceedings at the request of Essex Police so the force could continue to investigate the death.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
In August, a new team comprising officials from the national financial regulators and the Korean stock exchange was set up to investigate illegal stock trading activities.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The SEC has issued several valuation-related penalties this year, and is forming a new group to investigate misconduct by audit firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Renn said she’d investigate while Torak waited with the cub.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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