under investigation

phrase

: being investigated : being looked into to try to find out the facts
The accident is under investigation.

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Bulgarian authorities said the origin of the drones was under investigation, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy blamed Russia for the drone strikes. — Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026 An Athens-Clarke County police officer has been fired and is under investigation after officials say he was accused of misusing his department's Flock Safety system to search for his ex-girlfriend's vehicle. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 Maduro has been under investigation for years by the International Criminal Court over allegations of crimes against humanity, tied to his crackdown on opponents. — Philip Marcelo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 No injuries have been reported, and the incident remains under investigation. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under investigation

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“Under investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20investigation. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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