open investigation

noun

: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)

We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.

Examples of open investigation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This is an open investigation and anyone with any information related to the death of Pennington is encouraged to contact the Azle Police Department at 817-444-3221. —Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 19 Jan. 2026

But the police have also not released bodycam footage and case files aside from a top sheet, citing an open investigation. —Nicole Foy, ProPublica, 13 Jan. 2026

Citing an open investigation, officials could not divulge what was the lead that culminated in the arrest. —Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 20 Nov. 2025

Federal officials open investigation into Jack Smith The House Judiciary Committee wants former special counsel Jack Smith to testify before the panel behind closed doors about his investigations into President Donald Trump. —Lauren Peller, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for open investigation

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