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Recent Examples of investigated
Instead, sheriff’s offices statewide were allowed for seven years to choose which law enforcement agencies investigated their in-custody deaths.
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Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
The facility is being investigated by the TFSC, HPD and Harris County Sheriff's Office.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The incident is being investigated by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
One death in the state is being investigated after the deceased resident tested positive for measles.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
By contrast, by that time last year, police had investigated 568 incidents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Cops investigated 465 crimes in the New York City subway as of March 31, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The company operating the helicopter was previously involved in two safety incidents investigated by federal aviation authorities.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
This week, the IRS and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency formally confirmed that ICE would begin having access to IRS information about individuals being investigated by ICE for possible deportation.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2025
The facility is being investigated by the TFSC, HPD and Harris County Sheriff's Office.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Apr. 2025
The incident is being investigated by the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
One death in the state is being investigated after the deceased resident tested positive for measles.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Apr. 2025
By contrast, by that time last year, police had investigated 568 incidents.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Cops investigated 465 crimes in the New York City subway as of March 31, cops said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The company operating the helicopter was previously involved in two safety incidents investigated by federal aviation authorities.
—John Miller, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2025
This week, the IRS and the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency formally confirmed that ICE would begin having access to IRS information about individuals being investigated by ICE for possible deportation.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investigated
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Investigators explored a few theories.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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To analyze which nation might blink first, CNN examined China’s largest imports from the United States — soybeans — to see if and how that demand could be met elsewhere, what US farmers stand to lose and more.—
Rosa de Acosta,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Investigators also examined two exemplar helicopters, according to the statement.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Investigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigated. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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