probe
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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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