under investigation

phrase

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

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Flávio Bolsonaro is under investigation by Brazil's Supreme Court, accused of corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. — Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026 For now, the foreign interference allegations remain under investigation, while the election results continue to show Netanyahu's existing coalition without the parliamentary majority required to govern on its own. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026 In addition, Caltech, Stanford and seven other campuses are under investigation by the Labor Department for potential fraud in their use of J-1 visas to bring in international scholars. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026 Bolsonaro is under investigation by the Brazil Supreme Court for alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 28 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2026.

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