under investigation
idiom
: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.
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Court filings relating to a custody dispute revealed that Kepner’s 16-year-old stepbrother is under investigation in connection with her death.
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Authorities added that no additional injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation.
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The sheriff's office said the case is still under investigation, with the Watonwan County Attorney's Office reviewing possible criminal charges.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The motive remained under investigation.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Authorities added that no additional injuries were reported, and the incident is under investigation.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025
The sheriff's office said the case is still under investigation, with the Watonwan County Attorney's Office reviewing possible criminal charges.
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025
The motive remained under investigation.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Nov. 2025
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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2025.
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