- past participle of investigate.
- past tense form of investigate.
investigated
Example Sentences
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Since then, the university has investigated the “Cornell Seven”—the seven frat brothers directly involved—and imposed discipline ranging from expulsion to compulsory essay writing.
From Slate ● Oct. 9, 2026
Binance had previously investigated Oimakhmadov for “sanctions exposure” over his transactions with an Iranian money exchange called Aban Tether, but kept him as a client “while applying a risk-based approach,” according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The information in the report is, rather, “only a selection of cases we have investigated as a deterrent for state agencies and state employees so they can avoid similar improper governmental activities,” the audit said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Scientists have previously investigated oils produced from Hinoki leaves and branches, but oils derived specifically from the roots have received far less attention.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
If any feature seemed promising, we investigated further.
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
