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investigation

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


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A fire investigation unit from the London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service's hazardous area response team are also present at the scene.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Two days later, Bonta announced the results of a separate investigation that identified 14 licensed hospice businesses that he alleges fraudulently billed $267 million to Medi-Cal using stolen identities.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

He has also said he intends to stay on as governor until the Justice Department investigation is cleared.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Prolonging the Justice Department’s investigation could delay Senate approval of his successor and revive investor angst over the central bank’s independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Back at Ford’s Theatre, the investigation was well under way.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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