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researched

verb

past tense of research

as in explored

to search through or into researched the public record for more information about her great-grandparents

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Recent Examples of researched Even roses that claim to be low-maintenance or disease-resistant should be thoroughly researched, as one mistake can lead to years of problems. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026 Her deeply researched – and deeply enjoyable – account of the women’s lives makes our understanding of the period fuller and richer. — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026 Estes testified that search data showed Parker had researched what the average weight of a fetus would be at 29 weeks, midwifery certification information, and private adoptions. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Andrea Gutierrez, a University of Texas professor who researched captive elephants in South Asia, said Kerala's temple elephants are male, which poses a problem. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 From the drywall, insulation, and ceiling panels that create quiet, comfortable spaces in university buildings — every component is researched, designed, manufactured, and installed by people. — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026 For more than 25 years, Morrison has painstakingly researched the Bethlehem Steel club, compiling thousands of articles on his website about a team history had largely forgotten and where two of his great-uncles played. — Stuart James, New York Times, 29 June 2026 That can be useful because jurors can be more reluctant to sentence a woman harshly, writes Victor Streib, a law professor at Elon University in North Carolina who has researched the treatment of women on death row. — Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Mark D'Amico, professor of higher education at UNC Charlotte, who has researched state noncredit data systems and Workforce Pell readiness, points to a detail the Texas data quietly revealed. — Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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The Lewis and Clark expedition explored the Louisiana Purchase.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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Few elections in American history have been examined as extensively as Georgia’s in 2020.

— Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
Separately, Giuliani and Goodwin examined the officiating history of Brazilian referee Raphael Claus, whose decision to issue the red card ignited the controversy.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 6 July 2026

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