investigated

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Min Zin was detained “on suspicion of conducting espionage and endangering China’s national security” and placed under “criminal coercive measures,” Lin said, meaning that he is being investigated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office said it investigated but found no evidence of an assault.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

To understand why this happened, the researchers investigated how the proteins were being regulated.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

I investigated a Help Needed sign at a dressmaker’s shop and discovered I would not find work anywhere because I didn’t have the proper papers.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron