- present participle of investigate.
investigating
Example Sentences
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The Metropolitan Police has said it is investigating, while the party denies any wrongdoing.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
By providing such a detailed biological snapshot of extreme longevity, the study gives researchers around the world a new reference point for investigating the aging process.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
One example of the school’s problems involved school police investigating why the City Section championship trophy went missing in 2024 after the school had been forced to vacate the title.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
The Met had already been investigating whether payments to Reform in the weeks before the last election complied with donation laws.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Comstock—the attorney and guardian who, despite Hoover’s initial suspicions, had proven to be trustworthy—had also tried to assist the private detectives investigating the murders.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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