investigate

Example Sentences

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Authorities are investigating the sudden deaths of a Central Coast couple who pioneered California’s coffee-growing movement from their Santa Barbara County farm.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors wanted to investigate whether the agent who killed her had violated her civil rights, as is common course after high-profile shootings involving federal law enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Friday, Lyons said in a statement that the two officers appeared to have provided inaccurate testimony, and that the US attorney's office was actively investigating the matter.

From BBC

Peruvian prosecutors said Friday they had begun investigating interim president Jose Jeri on suspicion of influence peddling over his role in the irregular hiring of nine women in his administration.

From Barron's

Several people have been arrested in relation to the heist, which the French police are still investigating.

From BBC