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experts investigating new ways of dealing with the problem
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Recent Examples of investigates
Officials said the deputy is on standard administrative leave while the Oakland County Sheriff's Office investigates the shooting.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates the city's most high-profile cases, is handling the investigation.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Gates Foundation investigates ties to Epstein.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
This article is part of the Future of AI, a collection of articles that investigates how artificial intelligence will impact the fashion and beauty industries in the years to come.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Officer Ashley Gonzalez has been relieved of duty while the department investigates the video, according to FOX 26, KPRC 2 and KHOU.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents across the United States.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, which investigates the city's most high-profile cases, is handling the investigation.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Craig R. McCoy, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
Gates Foundation investigates ties to Epstein.
—Jim Edwards, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
This article is part of the Future of AI, a collection of articles that investigates how artificial intelligence will impact the fashion and beauty industries in the years to come.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Officer Ashley Gonzalez has been relieved of duty while the department investigates the video, according to FOX 26, KPRC 2 and KHOU.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
The National Transportation Safety Board investigates accidents across the United States.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigates
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This class, featuring insights from experts like Amy Cuddy and Sylvia Ann Hewlett, explores the concept of presence in communication and leadership, offering strategies to enhance executive presence, build confidence, and effectively manage performance anxiety for professional success.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 1974 memoir explores Hollywood's Golden Age, and is packed with stories of some of its biggest stars.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Through fluid storytelling and character studies, the show examines the impact of Jamie’s actions on those around him and highlights the radicalization of young boys in toxic online spaces.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the May issue of The Atlantic, Idrees Kahloon examines America’s gerontocracy problem.—
Drew Goins,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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