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probe

[prohb] / proʊb /




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Across the border in Belgium, federal prosecutors confirmed to AFP that they had opened a probe into one of the deliveries, which transited via Liege airport on June 20, 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

That is one element of this which the committee is doubtless going to want to probe further, and perhaps where Sir Olly felt on shakiest ground.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

But the probe is for now looking at all of the major companies that sell beef in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The end of Chavez-DeRemer’s tenure comes amid an ongoing probe into her department’s use of government resources and other alleged misconduct.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

He is close with his students, some more than others, but he does not probe them with questions.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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