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as in to investigate
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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The Breaking Bad universe expanded after the original series’ final episode, exploring the origin story of unscrupulous attorney Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) in Better Call Saul.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Delete explores an ominous world where a mysterious phone has the power to erase people from existence.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
From there, Mishra explores how the selective reading of global history is hardening us to the tragedies happening not only in Gaza, but also all around the world.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Narasimhan said the business would also continue to explore growth via acquisitions, particularly of smaller companies, to drive its early- and mid-stage development pipeline.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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Will Harris, EW.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Delete explores an ominous world where a mysterious phone has the power to erase people from existence.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
From there, Mishra explores how the selective reading of global history is hardening us to the tragedies happening not only in Gaza, but also all around the world.
—Shannon Carlin, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Narasimhan said the business would also continue to explore growth via acquisitions, particularly of smaller companies, to drive its early- and mid-stage development pipeline.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
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On his first day in office last month, Trump ordered his administration to investigate Beijing’s compliance with a trade deal struck during his first presidency,.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
3 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article The San Diego Humane Society is investigating the death of a horse during last month’s rodeo at Petco Park to determine whether negligence or criminal intent played a role.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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After all, one of the show's guiltiest pleasures is searching each contestant's face during the reveal to suss out their true feelings.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Rescuers searched through the icy waters of the Potomac River, fearing possible survivors could contract hypothermia.—
Davis Winkie,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Founded on the ethos of art as a form of mystic healing, the label reimagines the family heirloom—and invites its patrons to examine their relationship with objects.—
Nia Shumake,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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Each knife in the collection serves as a tactile work of art, designed to be held, examined, and admired.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Explore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explore. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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