under investigation

phrase

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

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Authorities did not release any details about the circumstances, other than saying the drownings were under investigation. CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 So Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels, who is currently under investigation for signing a no-bid contract with a vendor that was not approved by the Board of Education, continues to operate as chancellor. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 16 Sep. 2026 The incident remains under investigation, the Westchester County Police Department said. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Police said the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run remained under investigation. Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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