under investigation
idiom
: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.
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What kind of device is under investigation and facing a possible ban?
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Barnes said that while the document is under investigation, authorities have not located the individual who posted it.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the fire department said.
—Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The motive for the attack is still under investigation.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Barnes said that while the document is under investigation, authorities have not located the individual who posted it.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
No other injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation, the fire department said.
—Glynis Kazanjian, Baltimore Sun, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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