- past participle of investigate.
- past tense form of investigate.
investigated
Example Sentences
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Min Zin was detained “on suspicion of conducting espionage and endangering China’s national security” and placed under “criminal coercive measures,” Lin said, meaning that he is being investigated.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
The researchers investigated whether transfer learning could make this process more efficient.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
The trades being investigated, however, do not appear to be part of the recent rally and appear to be focused at the acquired firm.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Over 50,000 residents were temporarily evacuated as officials investigated the potential for an explosion for days.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He investigated the stocks of home builders, and then the stocks of companies that insured home mortgages, like PMI.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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