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investigation

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


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Baroness Louise Casey, who led the national investigation into grooming gangs, called on the government last year to quash any convictions of victims who were criminalised when they should have been protected.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Counter-terror officers are leading the investigation but it has not been declared as a terrorist incident at this time, Greater Manchester Police said.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The Park Police said grass samples have been collected for testing to determine what caused the discoloration of the lawn on the National Mall and the investigation is ongoing.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

This type of thinking was so convincing that it led the investigation to some very strange places.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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