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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
The book-length poem, set at a private party, explores the decadent lifestyles associated with the movie industry in California in the 1920s.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
For every exhibition, book, and article that explores a sliver of our history, there are millions of stories that are not yet written—or that are still waiting for enough evidence to put together.
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Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The song explores the theme of young love entwined in a love triangle.
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Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
In her moving podcast, Ursula shares her family's story and explores the generational trauma and lasting impact the Vietnam War has on veterans.
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Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The movie about Niki, a mother with two children and two jobs, but no money, explores such themes as poverty and social inequality.
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Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
The story explores family trauma, friendship, healing and the complexities of navigating life as a Black woman.
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Alexa Stone
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Now a collection of 50 images, one for each state’s quarter, the series explores American unity, shared history and constant exchange.
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Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
His research explores the intersection of international business and corporate political strategy, focusing on the rhetorical, ideological, and historical forces that shape firm behavior.
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Yilang Feng,
Harvard Business Review,
2 July 2026
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2026
For every exhibition, book, and article that explores a sliver of our history, there are millions of stories that are not yet written—or that are still waiting for enough evidence to put together.
—
Lonnie G. Bunch Iii,
The Atlantic,
4 July 2026
The song explores the theme of young love entwined in a love triangle.
—
Alyssa Rotunno,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
In her moving podcast, Ursula shares her family's story and explores the generational trauma and lasting impact the Vietnam War has on veterans.
—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
3 July 2026
The movie about Niki, a mother with two children and two jobs, but no money, explores such themes as poverty and social inequality.
—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2026
The story explores family trauma, friendship, healing and the complexities of navigating life as a Black woman.
—
Alexa Stone
july 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Now a collection of 50 images, one for each state’s quarter, the series explores American unity, shared history and constant exchange.
—
Emily Tarinelli,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
His research explores the intersection of international business and corporate political strategy, focusing on the rhetorical, ideological, and historical forces that shape firm behavior.
—
Yilang Feng,
Harvard Business Review,
2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for explores
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ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power.
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Around 4,200 tonnes of textile waste were found, according to OLAF, which investigates fraud against the EU budget.
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Search data tracked by WWD shows lymphatic massage searches up 150% since 2021, face brush searches up nearly 2,850% and vibration plate searches up roughly 3,100% since 2020.
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The risk from mass tourism Indira Navarro, who leads a civilian group in Jalisco that searches for missing people, said disappearances of young girls often spike during large sporting events.
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Mathias Fuelling examines the impact of Vasily Grossman’s writing, in the Soviet Union and beyond.
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Commissioned in 2023, the Alameda County Reparations Commission’s report examines the historical and ongoing effects of racial discrimination against the Black population.
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