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investigation

[in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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The singer had been the target of a Los Angeles County criminal jury investigation into Hernandez’s death since November.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He has also said he intends to stay on as governor until the Justice Department investigation is cleared.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

No cause of death in the teen's case has been announced, with authorities only saying for months that they were treating the case as a death investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The push for leadership change followed an investigation by Milan prosecutors into Lovaglio and two top shareholders over alleged market manipulation and supervisory obstruction tied to the Mediobanca bid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“Colin, what if he hauls me off to Cleveland? Will you and Marion continue the investigation? Will you write to me? What if we get locked inside this closet?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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