examining

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

"Upon closer inspection, the animal turned out to be a dolphin, not a shark!"

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"Qualification for this organization is extraordinarily difficult."

"The police interrogated the suspect at some length before they let him go."

"I looked critically at the frayed carpet of the hotel room."

"The teacher determined the rules for the classroom project, setting clear limits on the length of presentations. "

"The dictionary's definition of "optimistic" explains its meaning as a positive outlook. "

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

"I came here to buy souvenirs, not to be subjected to a tirade of abuse!"