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investigation

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


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A bank spokesman said it doesn’t “believe there’s any merit” to Rana’s claims following an internal investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The Greek defence ministry is now overseeing the investigation.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

The cause and manner of death are still under investigation, labeled as “deferred,” the medical examiner’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

A week later, an official investigation was initiated.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

The investigation discovered that the basic design of the spacecraft was sound, but there had been mistakes in design and in testing procedures.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson




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