investigative
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The investigative staff didn’t participate in writing the statement, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Cook's brand of investigative journalism on radio and TV landed him in hospital around 30 times as he chased a variety of alleged criminals and conmen across the globe.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
It added that his "enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase: Love Life".
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
“The delay was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation and allow investigators to complete essential investigative steps,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Lots of small seizures can be nearly as profitable, and require the expenditure of fewer investigative resources, than a few large busts.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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