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investigation

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


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The Justice Department opened an investigation into sports leagues’ antitrust protections under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

While Gomez is a frequent critic of Carr, it is highly unusual for a government regulator to tell a company under investigation that the probe is without merit.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

A joint police and fire investigation is under way into the fire in Church Lane, Selston.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The federal investigation of Luo began in early 2025, after a lawyer representing Edens reached out to leadership at the Manhattan U.S. attorney’s office, said people familiar with the interaction.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She’d pick up her investigation again after that.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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