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 Navy has since grounded Hawker Hunters operated by Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC) while the incident is under investigation, according to ABC News. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 The cause of the fire at Seminary Hills Park is under investigation, according to Fort Worth Fire Department spokesperson Craig Trojacek. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026 The crash remains under investigation by the Coventry Police Accident Reconstruction Team. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 The circumstances behind their deaths during the trip are still under investigation, according to the Johnson County Sheriff's Office. — ABC News, 24 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 25 Sep. 2026.

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