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investigative

  • a word derived from investigate.
    investigate
    verb (used with object)
    to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.

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The spokesperson declined to comment on specific investigative activities, saying, “these efforts are focused on credible threats of violence directed against the ICE workforce.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Investigators will be using these small details to build an investigative profile of the writer.

From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026

Authorities said making the documents public is an investigative strategy aimed at generating fresh leads as the high-profile kidnapping case reaches the six-month mark.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

There are many natural flaws that come with this investigative process.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

It’s not like they have real investigative journalists at their disposal.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan