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Investigative UsagePlay
Used when describing a methodical search for information or someone. SlideDetectives traced the suspect's whereabouts.
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Implies a process; tracing something can take time and effort. SlideResearchers spent years tracing the origins of the language.
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Research ContextPlay
Commonly used in research or historical contexts, where thoroughness is key. SlideShe traced her family tree through archival records.