investigation
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He said an investigation found the blaze was started deliberately and thanked both firefighters and local farmers for their help in tackling it.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Other Mexican officials are under investigation in the U.S., and the Justice Department expects to announce more indictments, said a person familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
"He remains under investigation and our enquiries continue," a police spokesman said, as he appealed for witnesses to come forward.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
“If so, they didn’t make it public. The last press report only said that VanQuish is considered missing in action and that all details surrounding the investigation are confidential.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
Vocabulary lists containing investigation
Florida EOC Biology 1
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