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investigation

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


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The result of the investigation was not immediately revealed, but officials said 109 businesses attempting to use the address had never been issued a state hospice license.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

The deal values OKX at $25 billion and comes a year after the China-founded exchange agreed to pay more than half a billion dollars to resolve a federal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Addressing the Sibanda family, Thompson said: "They have shown nothing but dignity throughout the investigation and continued to put their trust in us to get justice for Noah."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

A BBC investigation has uncovered how migrants whose visas are due to run out are being given fake cover stories and instructed in how to obtain fabricated evidence, including supporting letters, photographs and medical reports.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“I would urge you to abandon the investigation related to your mother.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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