under investigation

idiom

: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.

Examples of under investigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web April 25, 2024 On April 15, 2019, the world held its breath as the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris teetered on the edge of collapse following a severe fire—the precise origins of which are still under investigation. Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Apr. 2024 The motive for the shooting is under investigation but police believe the victim and suspect knew each other. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2024 The incident is under investigation, the Marine Corps said in a statement, and the name of the deceased will not be released until at least 24 hours after next of kin are notified. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024 The fire department said the cause of the fire is under investigation, but an IndyGo spokesperson told McClatchy News it is believed a passenger started the fire. Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2024 The death of Grammy Award-winning musician Mandisa is currently still under investigation, Tennessee’s Franklin Police Department revealed on Monday evening. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2024 The cause of the incident is currently under investigation, Phoenix police say. Coleby Phillips, The Arizona Republic, 22 Apr. 2024 The deadly training accident is under investigation, according to officials. Stepheny Price, Fox News, 22 Apr. 2024 The cause of the incident is under investigation, Tucker added in the statement. Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024

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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.

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