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investigation

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


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Cal-Maine has confirmed the federal investigation in recent securities filings and disclosed separate probes by the states of New York and Wisconsin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

California rejects the criticism but last week announced a major investigation of providers that officials said bilked taxpayers out of more than $260 million.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Prosecutors have named Milei a person of interest in an investigation regarding a cryptocurrency incident, and his chief of staff faces a separate probe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The county's medical examiner said the body was "severely decomposed" and deferred on making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

From the beginning of the investigation, Lépine favored the idea.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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