as in investigation
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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Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Previous research has established the higher mortality rate for Black women, but the new study points to systemic disparities, not a difference in breast cancer type, to explain the gap.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
In researching King for the mural, Hernandez-Singh admired that his mission evolved from ensuring civil rights for Black Americans to becoming more universal in elevating all humankind.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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The university teams' earlier research in 2022 calculated that about half of all Americans alive in 2015 were likely exposed to damaging levels of lead in their childhood, based on population survey data and known levels of leaded gasoline use in the country.
—Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Previous research has established the higher mortality rate for Black women, but the new study points to systemic disparities, not a difference in breast cancer type, to explain the gap.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
The government spends very little money researching synthetic food additives once they are approved, Mande said.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 7 Dec. 2024
In researching King for the mural, Hernandez-Singh admired that his mission evolved from ensuring civil rights for Black Americans to becoming more universal in elevating all humankind.
—La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
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During last year’s Winter Meetings, Brown emphatically denied that the team would explore trades for impending free agent Alex Bregman, making Monday’s acknowledgment a departure from Houston’s standard operating procedure.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 1982, Leigh explored the relationship between three-working class families in London in his BBC Play for Today film Home Sweet Home.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 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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Experts from Congo's National Rapid Response Team and WHO have been deployed to Panzi last week to take samples and investigate, but the remote location—over 435 miles from Kinshasa—posed logistical challenges.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Williams noted that the Department of Justice is still investigating allegations against the Alexander brothers, and urged others with information about the case to come forward.Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Income inequality is highest among Asian Americans, according a 2018 study by the Pew Research Center.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to a study by Statista, last year Gen Z made up only about 26% of dating app users, with older millennials continuing to champion online dating.Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 7 Dec. 2024
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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
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Frank will examine topics such as private capital, taxes, wealth migration, philanthropy, real estate, collectibles, fine art, and luxury transportation.Brian Steinberg, 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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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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What has happened since is, in a way, similarly unprecedented: Reversing its rubber-stamp legacy, City Council is acting like a true legislative body and engaging in a spirited examination of the mayor’s budget.David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Research.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/research. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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