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as in interrogates
to put a series of questions to
the defense attorney was eager to examine her star witness
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as in inspects
to look over closely (as for judging quality or condition)
the customer painstakingly examined the antique piece of furniture from top to bottom before purchasing it
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as in explores
to search through or into
a groundbreaking study that examined the causes of juvenile delinquency
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The unnamed bank executive told CNN that his firm has a war room that examines online threats – some of which are death threats that name executives and family members.
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Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The music never feels overstuffed though, its profusion in service of the searching writing, which often examines the fragility of love.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
With its wildly imaginative plot, The Merriest Misters examines the ways that the pressures of everyday life can make any of us a Grinch.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The feminist fairy tale examines the impossible expectations of motherhood, as our protagonist ― simply known as Mother ― channels her rage and reclaims her power by unleashing her animal instincts.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Cummings, a professor of practice in data science at the University of Virginia, examines ethical risks in artificial intelligence and studies how to build a responsible and sustainable AI that can benefit everyone in society, regardless of background.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Through Pansy, Leigh examines our quality of life — the daily activities affected by complications that are social as well as personal.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
Set during 18 pivotal months in the early 1970s, the film examines the couple’s time living in Greenwich Village, New York City, when their personal and creative worlds collided.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
Tracing its roots from Chicago’s underground dance clubs to its global influence, the film examines house music’s enduring presence.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
The music never feels overstuffed though, its profusion in service of the searching writing, which often examines the fragility of love.
—Stephen Kearse, TIME, 8 Dec. 2024
With its wildly imaginative plot, The Merriest Misters examines the ways that the pressures of everyday life can make any of us a Grinch.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The feminist fairy tale examines the impossible expectations of motherhood, as our protagonist ― simply known as Mother ― channels her rage and reclaims her power by unleashing her animal instincts.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Cummings, a professor of practice in data science at the University of Virginia, examines ethical risks in artificial intelligence and studies how to build a responsible and sustainable AI that can benefit everyone in society, regardless of background.
—Jay Ganglani, Fortune Asia, 6 Dec. 2024
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The series explores each home’s unique history, as well as the intriguing backstories of the buyers and sellers, per HGTV.Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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The latest episode of Newsweek's Horizons podcast investigates the most promising ways to reduce the flood of plastic waste clogging waterways, threatening human health and harming ocean ecosystems.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The film centers on an ex-special ops operative who investigates a cybercrime syndicate after a young woman falls victim to a scam.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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In one video, Obama analyzes a clip of Pam and her daughter talking about one of Pam's dates.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The equipment then analyzes each of the dimples.Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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