as in inquiry
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
officials launched an extensive investigation of the plane crash
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The organization is also fielding many inquiries from returning parties, suggesting a high level of user satisfaction.Jamie Lang, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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And the Rams acknowledged receiving inquiries about trading star receiver Cooper Kupp.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Despite the current uproar, Pirelli's examinations have reported no anomalies so far, although FIA's investigation on the matter remains ongoing.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Street also has three active court cases that have been suspended pending a mental competency examination assessing his fitness to participate in his own legal defense and stand trial.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its oil and gas exploration and production activities in the DJ Basin of Colorado.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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What might be newer is a deeper exploration into wellness, as de Taillac revealed she’s been eyeing that arena and the possibility of adding treatments in the Buly offering for a while.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The state's 2020 election outcome has been confirmed by recounts Trump paid for, court rulings, a nonpartisan state audit and a study by a prominent conservative group.Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2024
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Larger studies are needed to verify these effects.11 What supplements help break down fructose?Devineé Lingo, M.S., Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet much about Jupiter remains a mystery, even as NASA’s robotic probe Juno begins its ninth year orbiting this strange planet.Benjamin Roulston, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Beijing last month announced provisional tariffs on EU brandy imports, and has initiated anti-dumping probes into some EU pork and dairy imports.Chris Morris, Fortune Asia, 5 Nov. 2024
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However, since there isn’t a lot of research in humans yet, scientists don’t know for sure.Simon Spichak, Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Also analyzing its own customer spending patterns, the financial research firm determined that close to one-quarter of Americans actually live paycheck to paycheck, with most of their monthly income going straight toward essentials.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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