conduce
verb (used without object)
to lead or contribute to a result (usually followed by to ortoward ).
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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The sheriff’s office is conducing an investigation into the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026