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as in investigates
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communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of explores
Marie is a thoughtful and engaging teenager who explores their identity and works hard toward becoming a successful and confident adult.
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CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The series explores strategy, research and real-world knowledge of the behind-the-scenes of building and the growth of fashion ventures.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
As Pansy increasingly nears her snapping point, the film explores how even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, families still find ways to love one another.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Hosted by local journalist Steve Mort, the weekly radio and podcast program explores key issues in Central Florida through conversations with the local journalists who cover them.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Showcasing seven standalone stories, the film explores the humanitarian and ecological consequences of war through the eyes of animals and people.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Her work explores the political role of intimacy and spirituality in neo-capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The series features new prison interviews with both Adamcik and Draper, rare police interrogation footage, and explores the impact on Cassie’s family and the killers’ parents.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Their film explores the vulnerability of the trans-masculine community by delving into Bean and Rozos’ own personal experiences, intertwined with the delights, challenges, and tragedy within Brockington and Prescott’s lives.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The series explores strategy, research and real-world knowledge of the behind-the-scenes of building and the growth of fashion ventures.
—Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
As Pansy increasingly nears her snapping point, the film explores how even through lifetimes of hurt and hardship, families still find ways to love one another.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
Hosted by local journalist Steve Mort, the weekly radio and podcast program explores key issues in Central Florida through conversations with the local journalists who cover them.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Feb. 2026
Showcasing seven standalone stories, the film explores the humanitarian and ecological consequences of war through the eyes of animals and people.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 11 Feb. 2026
Her work explores the political role of intimacy and spirituality in neo-capitalism.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
The series features new prison interviews with both Adamcik and Draper, rare police interrogation footage, and explores the impact on Cassie’s family and the killers’ parents.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explores
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This story was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
Cassandra Jaramillo,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Consistent with all applicable laws, NSA investigates any mishandling or unauthorized disclosure of intelligence and partners closely with Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to ensure the necessary steps are taken to hold those accountable.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Seamus Heaney’s poetry has long been treated as a kind of sacred text in Ireland, recited in schools, memorialized in public spaces, and invoked whenever the island searches for language equal to its own complexity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But Phia also pays attention to what each user typically searches for.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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In Generation, Mehraneh Salimian’s documentary Memories of a Window examines the crackdown on student protests in Iran.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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While the analysis examines the impact of slowing growth in 2026, the issue could have long-term ramifications on everything from the strength of the Social Security system to job opportunities for younger workers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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