investigated

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There has never been any indication that Becerra was investigated as a participant, and he has forcefully denied wrongdoing, calling it a “gut punch” that his advisers allegedly betrayed him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The bank has said it investigated the claims and doesn’t believe they have merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

They did not hold any serious bombshells - nor any confirmation of alien life - but it marked the latest clear acknowledgement by the US government that it has investigated sightings of unidentified objects.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Scientists then investigated why the drug appeared to help the kidneys.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Because most of these cases had never been investigated, it was impossible to determine precisely how many of the deaths were suspicious, let alone who might be responsible for any foul play.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann