look into

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Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident.

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Macdonald said the Seahawks would look into Arnold's background. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Jackie and Shadow’s story After the pair became official in 2018, FOBBV’s nest cameras documented Jackie and Shadow’s life together, offering viewers a direct look into the brutality and beauty of nature. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2026 NeJame previously said his law firm is looking into accusations against Knight Library. — Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Kushner, of permanent-capital holding company Thrive Eternal and younger brother of Jared Kushner, and Iger, Disney’s former chief executive, were recently looking into an expansion franchise as the NBA eyed new teams in Seattle and Las Vegas. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for look into

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“Look into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/look%20into. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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