probations

noun

Definition of probationsnext
plural of probation
as in investigations
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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  1. investigations
  2. inquiries
  3. explorations
Noun
  • Going after congressional lawmakers, former or present, Justice department officials, like special prosecutor Jack Smith, or members of the press, for covering and writing about congressional investigations and judicial prosecutions, have no legal justification whatsoever.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • As investigations progress, new evidence can lead to the recall being reclassified into a more serious category.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of investigations
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  • Advertisement City officials acknowledged last week, in response to inquiries from The Times, that employees have long had the option of communicating with people, both internally and externally, through messages that are permanently auto-deleted after 24 hours.
    Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Dozens of schools have faced inquiries from the Education Department since 2023 over complaints of such violations, with many still pending.
    Orlando Mayorquín, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of inquiries
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  • Her films disrupt conventional storytelling methods by employing magical realist explorations of spirituality, labor, and the environment to critique both social and ecological imbalances.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Future Publishing | Future | Getty Images YouTube has transformed itself from a place to watch funny cat videos, explorations of dance history, and Charlie biting fingers into one of the largest media companies in the world.
    Paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of explorations
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