under investigation
phrase
: 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 remains under investigation by the Boise Fire Department.
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Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
5 July 2026
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Alberto served 16 years in prison for human-rights abuses and Keiko spent years under investigation over campaign financing allegations, which were dropped last year.
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Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The cause of the fire remained under investigation Friday night.
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Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
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Emily Carmela Nelson,
Idaho Statesman,
5 July 2026
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
—
Stacy Perman,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Alberto served 16 years in prison for human-rights abuses and Keiko spent years under investigation over campaign financing allegations, which were dropped last year.
—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 July 2026
The cause of the fire remained under investigation Friday night.
—
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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