Example Sentences

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Military spokesman Brigadier General Effie Defrin wrote on X that "air defence systems operated but did not intercept the missile, we will investigate the incident."

From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026

It further says the disciplinary board or the bar will investigate the complaint or refer you to someone who can.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Researchers will investigate whether it had any previous injuries or illness which may have made it more vulnerable to attack.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

“We will investigate and pursue charging where appropriate,” Moriarty said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Rest assured that we are taking this incident very seriously and will investigate this matter thoroughly with the Montgomery County police, and appropriate action will be taken against the perpetrators.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh