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investigation

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


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Ghent University suspended Cofnas on August 20, 2026, while it conducted an investigation into his actions.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

District Court Judge Waverly Crenshaw’s May decision to dismiss an indictment against Abrego Garcia after he found it was a blatantly tainted investigation “with a vindictive motive.”

From Slate Aug. 23, 2026

The two suspects fled the scene and a major investigation has been launched, McKenzie added.

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Police said the scene was still active Saturday afternoon as investigators collected evidence and conducted a preliminary investigation.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

To Lépine and Bertillon, the idea of professional art thieves must have made the investigation more exciting.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

The road was closed for more than 12 hours for investigations and re-opened about 05:00 on Sunday.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

These investigations now affect 60 trading partners accounting for 99.4% of U.S. imports.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Subsequent investigations, which involved countries in Europe and elsewhere, led to the arrest of the suspect in Romania, who is being investigated by German prosecutors for allegedly preparing attacks and suspected espionage.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Walter, who owns a majority stake in the Dodgers, is the subject of multiple federal investigations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

“So, please, Signor Getz," Mr. Hartlieb was still as big as a house and nearly as white as the snowflakes drifting past outside, “could you tell us about your investigations?"

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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