as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a congressional probe into the accusations
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as in to investigate
to search through or into
tabloid reporters who seem determined to probe every detail of the singer's private life
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Recent Examples of probe
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Special counsel’s biting defense of Trump Jan. 6 probe
Jack Smith.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
This pacey, polished diversion finds its cast too funny to bother probing far into such matters.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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The reported completion of that probe would follow the Pentagon’s recent blacklisting of Chinese container shipping giant Cosco Shipping, which the U.S. Department of Defense now designates as a Chinese military company.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 14 Jan. 2025
Special counsel’s biting defense of Trump Jan. 6 probe
Jack Smith.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Live updates: Winds prolong fire risk as investigators probe electric tower as possible origin of Eaton fire
Two of the victims have been officially identified by the county agency.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
This pacey, polished diversion finds its cast too funny to bother probing far into such matters.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025
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Both Gonzalez and Machado are being investigated by the attorney general's office for alleged conspiracy, but only Gonzalez has a public warrant out for his arrest.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a house in the 5600 block of Seafield Lane in northwest Fort Worth about 6:20 p.m. to investigate reports of shots fired inside the home, according to a statement from Fort Worth police.Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the future, Watch Duty hopes to explore the use of other types of data, such as river gauges, tsunami buoys and earthquakes.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek previously explored foods high in plastic chemicals and ways to reduce microplastic consumption—tiny particles formed when larger plastics break down.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The Dallas Examiner, which published several articles reporting on locals’ concerns, previously reported that there was a police investigation surrounding the works as evidence for alleged child abuse, but the museum had not responded to inquiries about it until now.Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
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The inquiries led to the resignation of his police commissioner, first deputy mayor, deputy mayor for public safety, education chancellor, a senior adviser and the mayor’s chief adviser — who was herself indicted on state charges last month.William K. Rashbaum, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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No other defendant in the cases examined received an unconditional discharge.Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Your provider will also examine any areas of bleeding or bruising.2 Blood Tests Leukemia changes the amount and health of cells in the blood.Doru Paul, Health, 10 Jan. 2025
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The problem here is, rather obviously, that as more people search for VPN apps, so more people are in danger of falling into the SEO poisoning traps set by the playfulghost threat actors.Davey Winder, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Three seasons removed from his last 1,000-yard campaign, the 29-year-old was searching for an opportunity to compete for a championship in the waning years of his career.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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What began earlier in Iannucci’s career as simply skewering pompous politicians has matured into an examination of what happens when leaders with feet of mud let their egos make decisions that will change the lives of millions.Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2025
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The great Pam Adlon directs this fearless examination of friendship and fertility.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
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The program’s exploration of time is highlighted by Stefan Hayn’s 2024 (2023), which juxtaposes political Berlin with private Bavaria, utilizing both film and painting as frames for observation.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
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His early exploration of this tradition can be heard on his first four Columbia albums—records that laid the groundwork for Dylan’s august career.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Jan. 2025
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The study found consistent themes in how the victims reported their interactions with their scammer.Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 18 Jan. 2025
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According to one study, even in the extremely dry Martian atmosphere, the climatic conditions inside the volcanoes' craters are such that frost can form even though it's never been found elsewhere on Mars – even at the poles.David Szondy, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Probe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probe. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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