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a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
I'll have to do some research for this project
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as in to explore
to search through or into
researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents
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Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Elizabeth Johnson, head of Brazil research at economic consultancy TS Lombard, said that Brazil is likely to be one of the biggest winners of the agreement.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Currently, more than a dozen cities, three counties and four states have passed legislation and are either researching the need for reparations or developing proposals.
—Michela Moscufo, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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The UCs were originally intended to be centers of research that offered advanced education to the top 12.5% of the state’s graduating seniors; the CSUs were to offer broader learning to the top 33.3%.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Elizabeth Johnson, head of Brazil research at economic consultancy TS Lombard, said that Brazil is likely to be one of the biggest winners of the agreement.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi earlier agreed to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and to jointly research software for autonomous driving to adapt better to electrification.
—Compiled Bydemocrat-Gazette Stafffrom Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Currently, more than a dozen cities, three counties and four states have passed legislation and are either researching the need for reparations or developing proposals.
—Michela Moscufo, NBC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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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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An inquiry from Newsweek to the senators about what specific incidents, reports and/or complaints spurred the letter earlier this year received no response.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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The 14 corrections employees accused of being involved in the attack were placed on administrative leave around the time the death was disclosed amid inquiries by the department’s Office of Special Investigations, the state attorney general and the State Police.Ed Shanahan, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chief of Transit Joseph Gulotta stated Sunday that authorities are actively investigating the suspect's background and whether the victim was homeless, as part of an ongoing police inquiry.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most recently, the CFPB filed a complaint against the operator of the Zelle payments network, as well as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo, alleging that the firms failed to properly investigate fraud complaints or give victims reimbursement.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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According to WalletHub's recent study on the best places to live, Florida ranked second.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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There are more than 36 species in the Semisulcospira genus, including 18 in Lake Biwa in Japan, according to the study.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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For a year, The Times has investigated this divide around interrogations, examining methods as well as multiple cases involving false confessions.Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Nevertheless, these price charts are worth examining for any investor with funds allocated by sector.John Navin, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Across generations and geographical borders, these encounters underscore the universality and ongoing nature of inner exploration.Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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Starship will be the first crewed lander for NASA's Artemis program of moon exploration, for example, and the current schedule calls for the vehicle to deliver agency astronauts to the lunar south polar region on the Artemis 3 mission in late 2026.Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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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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