under investigation

phrase

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

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He was transported for medical treatment and later died, the release said, adding that the incident was under investigation. — Anthony Trotter, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026 An anti-mafia investigator in Malta said in an interview that the hotel and Trofimova, who was living in Malta under a different identity, had both been under investigation in a hacking inquiry. — Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026 Sky News also reported that the Met Police has confirmed Brand is under investigation over further rape allegations. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026 The crash remains under investigation, though police said no charges are expected. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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