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investigation

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


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The White House later subpoenaed the Times journalists over the report, demanding to know who disclosed the information, and even brought FBI Director Kash Patel into the investigation.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

In a statement to Swimming World magazine, US Swimming said the organization became aware of the arrest Monday morning and placed Hilliard on leave while an investigation is conducted by the US sport governing body.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

An investigation by the National Park Service is underway.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

CTP London said it would fully engage with the watchdog's investigation, and that the "victims and families in both investigations have been updated".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

They may also be held in detention for a minor offense, without bail, for months or more during investigation and legal proceedings.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

CTP London said it would fully engage with the watchdog's investigation, and that the "victims and families in both investigations have been updated".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

If those covered by the measure do not reoffend during that period, investigations would be dropped and sentences considered served.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

"Our group's investigations had already revealed that bacteria can use uranium dissolved in water for their metabolism when they have access to glycerol as a food source."

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Neither the Italian nor the Albanian investigations led to charges.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

For Violet, who never knew the girl, only her picture and the personality she invented for her based on careful investigations, the girl’s memory is a sickness in the house—everywhere and nowhere.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison




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