- present participle of investigate.
investigating
Example Sentences
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“As he’s discovering his presence as a rock star. He’s investigating what it means to be a rock star.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026
And if they don’t know how that happens, why bother investigating the reason?
From Salon • Jun. 18, 2026
Law-enforcement officials began investigating the Gilgo Beach killings more than 15 years ago, eventually uncovering at least 10 bodies across Long Island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 17, 2026
To keep making electronics smaller and more powerful, researchers are investigating ways to combine silicon with new ultrathin materials.
From Science Daily • Jun. 17, 2026
George began to explain that they were investigating the mystery of Buttons's visits to town.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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