SPOTLIGHT SEARCH - search web

SPOTLIGHT SEARCH - search web
i use spotlight search a lot - normally to 'search web' and very often 'search wikipedia'
the last month or so it crashes whilst I'm typing and returns to home screen !
it's no big deal.. it's so fast to swipe down and start typing again.. but it's happening more frequently now
something I can change or do in settings ? or just a bug ? any suggestions welcome, much appreciated

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