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investigates

  • present tense form of investigate (3rd person singular).

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Houston’s police department, which was not present when Salgado Araujo was shot, is not currently investigating, nor is the Department of Public Safety, which regularly investigates police shootings in the state.

From Salon Jul. 9, 2026

"This work investigates whether it's responsible to use recycled plastics in Hawaii's roads," shares Axworthy.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

The research investigates the lifetime financial returns to starting a full-time undergraduate degree at a UK university before the age of 21.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

This week’s ruling, however, supports a November 2025 decision by the Faculty Hearing Committee, an independent board that investigates and adjudicates disputes involving faculty members.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

In relation to judicial rhetoric, he investigates what we mean by justice and fairness.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith