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investigation

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


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MPs are now urging the government to set out a timeline for legislation to make training and background checks compulsory, in the wake of a BBC investigation.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Those samples helped launch an investigation into a protein called GRK2, which has been the focus of Quitterer's research for many years.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Detectives from the LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division are leading the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

While his case was prosecuted under maritime health and safety laws, it started life as an investigation into human trafficking.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

In the investigation, all the details of that day came out.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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