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investigation

[in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Argentine federal prosecutors opened an investigation into Adorni in March this year on suspicion of illicit enrichment, following an earlier probe into a trip by his wife to New York aboard the presidential plane.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Argentine federal prosecutors opened an investigation into Adorni in March this year on suspicion of illicit enrichment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

In addition to the settlement, the archdiocese is required to maintain and publicly disclose a comprehensive, up-to-date list of all accused clergy, including detailed allegations and investigation outcomes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

He also outlined how the police dealt with more than 600 phone calls in relation to the investigation into Noah's disappearance that week.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Anyone involved in the investigation got an update on just how badly they were doing every time they passed a newsstand.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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