under investigation
idiom
: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.
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The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Fox 19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
Subpoenas often precede the filing of a formal complaint against a company under investigation.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Jackson has been under investigation since spring for allegations that the district would not disclose at the time.
—Kristen Taketa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, but police said alcohol and drugs did not appear to play a role.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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Fox 19 Digital Staff, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2024
Subpoenas often precede the filing of a formal complaint against a company under investigation.
—Will Daniel, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2024
Jackson has been under investigation since spring for allegations that the district would not disclose at the time.
—Kristen Taketa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, but police said alcohol and drugs did not appear to play a role.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2024
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 8 Sep. 2024.
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