as in investigation
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
a candidate for the priesthood must be able to withstand an intense probation of his personal character
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Recent Examples of probation
The aerospace giant would also be put on probation, and subject to an independent compliance monitor — selected by the Justice Department, with input from Boeing — for three years.
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Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The documents related to the parole violation stated Grayson had a positive drug test for fentanyl and had failed to report to the probation department in July.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
State District Judge Dayna Blazey denied Taylor's request for probation on Tuesday before handing down a two-year prison sentence, which is the minimum for a third-degree felony.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
Epshteyn pleaded guilty in Scottsdale City Court to disorderly conduct and served probation.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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Joel Rose, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The documents related to the parole violation stated Grayson had a positive drug test for fentanyl and had failed to report to the probation department in July.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2024
State District Judge Dayna Blazey denied Taylor's request for probation on Tuesday before handing down a two-year prison sentence, which is the minimum for a third-degree felony.
—Tony Plohetski, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Dec. 2024
Epshteyn pleaded guilty in Scottsdale City Court to disorderly conduct and served probation.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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The protective order in this case prevents a full forensic examination of Sanford's cell phone.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Besides the inquiries into Trump, the FBI in recent years also investigated Biden's handling of classified information as well as Biden's son Hunter for tax and gun violations.Compiled by Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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After a difficult delivery, an infant dies and the father demands an inquiry into her methods.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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With this year’s addition of Mi Familia, director Gregory Nava now has three explorations of the Hispanic experience on the National Film Registry, the other titles being El Norte and Selena.Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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Small, personal attentions are dotted throughout the stay, such as tucking in a teddy, proactively repairing an earring’s closing mechanism, rejuvenating dusty trainers after a day of exploration, or bringing in canapés the guest visibly enjoyed at dinner as a mid-day snack.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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And, as studies and Bartell reminded me, most PFAS exposure comes from dietary intake, like drinking water contaminated with PFAS.Lisa Wood Shapiro, WIRED, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the United States, it’s estimated that about three per cent of books published annually are translations, and less than five per cent of the titles reviewed in the New York Times Book Review, according to one study, were originally written in languages other than English.Max Norman, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Probation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probation. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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