examine
verb (used with object)
to inspect or scrutinize carefully.
Example Sentences
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Authorities probing last year’s Air India calamity said in court filing they were examining a range of factors, including by conducting a “psychological autopsy and evaluation.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Now, some of those shots are taking their place in a major Tate exhibition examining the creativity and rebellion that transformed 1990s Britain.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
By examining the chemical fingerprints inside these old stars, scientists can infer what the first stars were like and how they began enriching the cosmos with its earliest chemical elements.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The UK Health and Social Care select committee is currently examining how physical activity can support healthy aging, with strength training forming part of the discussion.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
In examining the sanctuary’s large site, a largely unknown or forgotten aspect of World War II has come to light.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
