under investigation

phrase

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

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The case remains under investigation and is being handled by the Sheriff’s Department Homicide Division, according to Arcadia police. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 The Bar said Tuesday that the employee was under investigation. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Exit bans have also affected relatives of people under investigation, including children, according to the advisory. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The crash remains under investigation, a DPS spokesperson said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 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 23 Oct. 2026.

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