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investigation

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


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Irvine Police’s Animal Services Unit began an investigation and found Bertsch at his home, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Prosecutors are said to be conducting another, separate investigation of Comey related to a leak of classified information, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Rayner quit as deputy PM and housing, communities and local government minister after an investigation found she had breached the ministerial code over the purchase of a flat in southern England.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The California Energy Commission has opened an investigation into the Ocean Winds deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

She was immediately enamored by it, fascinated, but there wasn’t time for further investigation here, so that would have to wait until later.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray




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