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investigation

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


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A WSJ investigation found that predatory providers are billing for phantom services, padding their hours and charging steep fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The attorneys general of New Jersey and New York a week ago launched an investigation into World Cup ticket sales following reports that fans were misled about the locations of seats they purchased.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

"We are continuing the investigation to find the last bracelet," he said, adding: "And we are grateful that we will be able to return this treasure to the Romanian people."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

"The scale of our experiment is one of the reasons why our investigation is so unique, and what sets it apart as a first-of-its-kind," Oran said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 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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