open investigation

noun

: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)

We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.

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Police say this remains an active and open investigation. —

Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024 Lemos, worried that an open investigation would delay the release of their son’s body, agreed. —

Bracey Harris, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024 At the same time, police from Pawtucket, Rhode Island asked state police for assistance with an open investigation, notifying Troop K dispatch that Fortier and the vehicle were wanted for questioning and processing following an armed robbery, according to state police. —

Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2024 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an open investigation into Zoox’s claim that its vehicles are self-certified, a spokesperson confirmed this week. —

Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for open investigation

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