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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Spokespeople for the Kansas City offices of ICE and HSI have not returned multiple inquiries from Star reporters asking whether agents had a warrant to enter private areas of El Potro or warrants authorizing the arrests of any specific individuals.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
14 Feb. 2025 -
The audit findings were handed over to the Alaska State Troopers, spurring an FBI investigation that included interviews with commercial fishermen and several investors but ultimately no charges, according to investors familiar with the inquiry.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Feb. 2025
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The police department did not conduct a similar public examination of itself.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2025
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Records that used to bristle with a love of craft and earnest examinations of the artist’s fears now offer the gift of ear-hustling a man exercising the freedom to center himself and burn bridges.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Sailings run from December to May, during which time the region’s unpredictable weather abates for long enough to allow for comfortable exploration.—
Justin Meneguzzi,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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This voyage combines exploration and comfort, culminating in a front-row seat to one of nature's greatest shows.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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The results of the study reveal that Orlando has a high availability of essential wedding services such as videographers, DJs and flower shops.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Neither of these studies however look at streaming-only titles via Netflix or other platforms, which could skew the overall results.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, China’s anti-trust regulation agency launched a probe into tech giant Google.—
Natallie Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
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Hayden kept a tight lid on details of the investigation over the last few years, despite regularly discussing the probe at conservative events.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Feb. 2025
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The workforce cuts were reportedly targeted, leaving in place employees working on critical programs, such as refugee resettlement, emergency preparedness, scientific research, frontline healthcare, CMS, and drug approvals and inspections were among those not affected, according to Fox News.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The research shows that while API attacks are rising, visibility into API risks that open doors for attackers is declining.—
Bob Violino,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigation. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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