as in inquiries
a systematic search for the truth or facts about something
officials launched an extensive investigation of the plane crash
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Recent Examples of investigations
Cruise will now need to cooperate with government investigations, implement a Safety Compliance Program, and provide annual reports to the US Attorney’s Office.
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Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
The agreement requires Cruise to cooperate with investigations, implement a safety compliance program, and provide annual reports on implementation and remediation.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses legal proceedings involving USO, including class action lawsuits and regulatory investigations by the SEC and CFTC, which have resulted in settlements and ongoing litigation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
SpaceX, Neuralink, X, and Tesla are collectively the subject of at least 20 recent investigations or reviews.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Bauer spent his career as a barber, head of investigations for the county sheriff’s department and a member of the local school board.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The company is facing several legal proceedings and government investigations, including a federal securities class action lawsuit and inquiries from the SEC, USAO, and FTC.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
With the federal criminal trial complete, other investigations and court action still aren't settled.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
The agreement requires Cruise to cooperate with investigations, implement a safety compliance program, and provide annual reports on implementation and remediation.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Williams’ death has never been publicly reported and there are no records of on-the-job investigations at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or the state Department of Public Health and Environment.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
The filing also discusses legal proceedings involving USO, including class action lawsuits and regulatory investigations by the SEC and CFTC, which have resulted in settlements and ongoing litigation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
SpaceX, Neuralink, X, and Tesla are collectively the subject of at least 20 recent investigations or reviews.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
Bauer spent his career as a barber, head of investigations for the county sheriff’s department and a member of the local school board.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The company is facing several legal proceedings and government investigations, including a federal securities class action lawsuit and inquiries from the SEC, USAO, and FTC.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
With the federal criminal trial complete, other investigations and court action still aren't settled.
—Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Investigations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investigations. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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