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 fire is still under investigation. —

Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024 The sheriff's office said the matter was under investigation. —

Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024 Cause of the fire remains unknown The exact cause of the fire is under investigation. —

Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024 Netanyahu has denied any wrongdoing and says no one from his office has been arrested or is under investigation. —

Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for under investigation

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