investigative
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Detectives are sharing information with lawyers at the CPS and getting "early investigative advice".
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Binance said at the time of the Journal’s article that this was a “standard measure to preserve investigative integrity, not to bypass controls,” and that the account was mislabeled as “internal” by a junior employee.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The unlikely vehicle is not some glamorous investigative exposé or Pulitzer-winning newsroom crusade.
From Salon • May 13, 2026
Haendel asked participants to interact with the objects in playful and investigative ways.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
“Well, regardless,” said the Colonel, “we’re at a dead end. So one of you think of something to do. Because I’m out of investigative tools.”
From "Looking for Alaska" by John Green
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