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investigation

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


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Co-op Funeralcare said its records showed the instructions provided to the Crematorium "reflected the wishes of our client", while Newport City Council, which manages the crematorium, said an investigation is under way.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

In its submission to the CMA investigation, the BDA suggests in England it costs £4.2bn to provide NHS dentistry, but only £3bn of that comes from the government, leaving dentists a £1.2bn shortfall.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Following the termination of the investigation, the Justice Department filed a motion with the courts last month to prevent the decision from being cited as precedent in future investigations.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Working together, the girls had already solved a couple of good cases and were ready to jump into a new investigation.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene




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