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investigation

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


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On May 29, an investigation was launched with the Real Time Investigation Center.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The crash’s anniversary signals the imminent arrival of the full accident investigation report from India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

The Civil Aviation Authority said the incident would be investigated by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The jury saw photographs and text messages, plus heard the testimony of Federal Bureau of Investigation agents and the California man Lu helped track down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

White had joined the Bureau of Investigation in 1917.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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