investigation
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If detectives were ever to think their investigation had encountered insurmountable problems they would have a duty to stop, but they have clearly not reached that stage.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The hospital’s receipt of a grand jury subpoena suggests that the DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into providers, which introduces the possibility of future jail time, prosecution and even charges.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
Stilwell is suspended from the case pending an official investigation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
An investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the accident.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The investigation discovered that the basic design of the spacecraft was sound, but there had been mistakes in design and in testing procedures.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
Vocabulary lists containing investigation
Florida EOC Biology 1
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Miranda v. Arizona (1966): Syllabus
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