- past participle of investigate.
- past tense form of investigate.
investigated
Example Sentences
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Instead, it investigated how concerns about the neonatal nurse were handled by the hospital and whether action could have been taken sooner to stop her.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
If investigated, whatever the truth, they would presumably claim to be the former.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
His scientists investigated soy milk, soybean “cheese” and soy breads, with mixed results.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
The law firm hired by the national union investigated Regan’s claim of retaliation but found the allegation could not be substantiated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
I investigated a Help Needed sign at a dressmaker’s shop and discovered I would not find work anywhere because I didn’t have the proper papers.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
