get to the bottom of
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Jonathan’s curiosity is piqued, and he slips away from his wife’s side to get to the bottom of why they’re being followed — which is revealed to be the novel’s inciting incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
He used this hearing to try to get to the bottom of it.
From Slate ● Mar. 20, 2026
The sport survived because fans believed someone independent would get to the bottom of the scandal.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
"When she comes skiing, it's nice to get to the bottom of the piste, win or lose, and have this furry ball of love waiting for me."
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
The Washington Post suspected that something funny was happening at the monkey house, but the reporters and editors who worked on the story couldn’t quite get to the bottom of it.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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