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as in investigates
to search through or into
communities must explore new ways of raising money for their cultural institutions
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Recent Examples of explores
The podcast explores the dark histories behind folklore.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Set in the distant future, the series explores life at the legendary academy, where the first class in over 100 years is preparing for deep-space duty.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Jan. 2026
The documentary explores the remarkable story of Talankin, a beloved events coordinator and videographer at a primary school in the remote Russian town of Karabash.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Directed by Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio, the two-part documentary explores the fascinating, hilarious, and often heartbreaking life story of one of Hollywood’s most daring satirists, tracing how laughter became Brooks’ lifelong survival tool.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Onboard/Offboard is a series that explores the can't-miss highlights of our favorite cruises—from the shore excursions to book to the spa treatments too relaxing to pass up.
—Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026
Her work frequently explores memory, place, and their overlap, interstices, and interplay.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
The ruling comes as the Justice Department explores new ways to potentially target the New York attorney general.
—Jeremy Roebuck, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2026
The expansive map can help support future research that explores the influence Roman roads had on connectivity and migration as well as disease transmission, and the long-term effects these events had on the empire, experts say.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.—
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Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.—
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ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.—
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The document is above; a full Associated Press report examines the changes and includes reaction from experts.—
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Le Guin examines unchecked power, eugenics, and the ethics of governance in this inventive and consistently surprising novel, which explores the limits of trying to manifest a better world.—
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“Explores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/explores. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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