under investigation

phrase

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

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Some of the information provided at pickup regarding the trucking company, driver, and vehicles involved contained discrepancies and is also under investigation. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 But on Wednesday night, state health officials posted on social media that one of the deaths is under investigation by the coroner's office. Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026 Police said no officers were injured in the shooting, and the incident remains under investigation. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026 The crash remains under investigation by the sheriff’s office. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under investigation

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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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