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investigating

ADJECTIVE
fact-finding
Synonyms


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DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

People familiar with his case, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, said Durazo’s visa was canceled last year, and the U.S. is investigating him for alleged ties to organized crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

In 2012, a team of researchers investigating reports of synchronous fireflies stayed at their bed-and-breakfast in Kellettville, Pa., a small community surrounded by Allegheny National Forest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The state Attorney General’s office in Florida, where RAD is based, is separately investigating the firm for perpetrating what it described as an apparent “Ponzi scheme,” citing complaints from investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“Anyway, Butteray Jones caught Sunny and her girl investigating around here. Up in this park. Like they was police or something searching for somebody.”

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore




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