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investigation

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


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From the start the official investigation was less than reassuring.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Thailand's junta authorities were criticised for a murky investigation that appeared to wind down shortly after the arrest of the two men.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The increased reward represents a renewed effort to generate leads in the homicide investigation and bring justice to the Esparza family, the Board of Supervisors said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A special prosecutor’s investigation into fast-tracked government approvals followed, protests mounted and Kushner pulled out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

“I do not believe Perugia’s story of how he stole the Mona Lisa,” said a magistrate judge in charge of the investigation.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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