under investigation
idiom
: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.
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Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 7 Aug. 2025
Allegan County officials addressed the allegations, and the situation remains under investigation.
—Allana Smith, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The case of Ashley Rial, another woman allegedly linked to Calhoun, remains under investigation, according to officials.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
—Ramal Nasim, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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