ongoing

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The Times confirmed that state prosecutors dismissed charges against 10 officers in recent weeks through interviews with attorneys and two law enforcement sources who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

"We have thousands of ongoing investigations and prosecutions going on in this country right now," Blanche said at his first press appearance since being named interim head of the Justice Department last week.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

However an "ongoing technical issue" with the ship's starboard main engine means an amended timetable - using the MV Isle of Mull - will run through to the end of Wednesday.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

On the other side, the district points to ongoing deficit spending that officials predict is likely to wipe out entirely the reserves in three to four years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

One might expect that I, being at that time perfectly innocent of any crime against either Bunny or humanity, would not myself be a target of this ongoing sniper fire.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt