open investigation
noun
: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)
We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.
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Lemos, worried that an open investigation would delay the release of their son’s body, agreed.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
At the same time, police from Pawtucket, Rhode Island asked state police for assistance with an open investigation, notifying Troop K dispatch that Fortier and the vehicle were wanted for questioning and processing following an armed robbery, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an open investigation into Zoox’s claim that its vehicles are self-certified, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
In May, an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline an open investigation into Perry’s death was underway with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 20 Sep. 2024
At the same time, police from Pawtucket, Rhode Island asked state police for assistance with an open investigation, notifying Troop K dispatch that Fortier and the vehicle were wanted for questioning and processing following an armed robbery, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2024
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an open investigation into Zoox’s claim that its vehicles are self-certified, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
—Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
In May, an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline an open investigation into Perry’s death was underway with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Open investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20investigation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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