under investigation

idiom

: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts

The accident is under investigation.

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There are still some cases under investigation, so the number of cases for 2024 might increase. —

Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025 Martin’s statement did not elaborate on why the people listed are specifically under investigation. —

Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025 No people were injured in the fire and the cause of the fire is under investigation, fire officials noted, per The Washington Times. —

Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Ukrainian officials fear Russia can get access to private data and communications on the app, pointing to examples when Russian authorities presented copies of private Telegram conversations to people under investigation. —

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