under investigation
idiom
: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.
Examples of under investigation in a Sentence
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Memorial Hermann did not confirm the name of the doctor under investigation.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, Denver’s 9 News reports.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
As of two weeks ago, CBS was reporting that his death was still under investigation.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Another former commissioner, Sabina Covo, has been under investigation for bribery.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Kern is one of the Republicans under investigation for falsely claiming to be a legitimate Arizona elector for Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, said South Africa’s Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
While much about the shooting, such as who fired the shots, remained under investigation into Monday afternoon, what is known is that the continuing problem of Indianapolis kids pulling the trigger or being on the receiving end of gunfire has become a near-daily headline.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
Brenda Goodman, CNN, 12 Apr. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, Denver’s 9 News reports.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
As of two weeks ago, CBS was reporting that his death was still under investigation.
—Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Apr. 2024
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
—Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2024
Another former commissioner, Sabina Covo, has been under investigation for bribery.
—Patricia Mazzei, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Kern is one of the Republicans under investigation for falsely claiming to be a legitimate Arizona elector for Donald Trump in the 2020 election.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 9 Apr. 2024
The cause of the crash is under investigation, said South Africa’s Transport Minister, Sindisiwe Chikunga.
—Sammy Westfall, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2024
While much about the shooting, such as who fired the shots, remained under investigation into Monday afternoon, what is known is that the continuing problem of Indianapolis kids pulling the trigger or being on the receiving end of gunfire has become a near-daily headline.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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