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4 phrases · 5 example sentences each · See how each phrase is used across different real-world contexts.
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launch an investigation
Example Sentences
- ◆When something goes seriously wrong, launching an investigation is the responsible first step.General
- ◆They launched an investigation, but nobody really expects anything to come of it.Casual
- ◆The regulator launched a formal investigation into the bank's lending practices.News
- ◆The board launched an internal investigation after irregularities were found in the accounts.Professional
- ◆The operations director launched an investigation after three safety violations in one week.Workplace
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conduct an investigation
Example Sentences
- ◆Conducting a fair investigation means listening to all sides before drawing any conclusions.General
- ◆Who's actually conducting the investigation? I want to know it's someone independent.Casual
- ◆An independent body was appointed to conduct the investigation to ensure impartiality.News
- ◆HR conducted the investigation in strict confidence and reported findings only to senior management.Professional
- ◆The safety team conducted a thorough investigation before the affected area was reopened.Workplace
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open an investigation
Example Sentences
- ◆Opening an investigation sends a clear message that a problem is being taken seriously.General
- ◆They've finally opened an investigation — better late than never, I suppose.Casual
- ◆The attorney general announced that her office would open an investigation into the matter.News
- ◆The compliance department opened an investigation following a whistleblower's formal complaint.Professional
- ◆Management opened an investigation after a worker reported repeated violations of protocol.Workplace
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lead an investigation
Example Sentences
- ◆Leading a thorough investigation requires objectivity, patience, and attention to detail.General
- ◆Who's leading the investigation? I hope it's someone who actually knows what they're doing.Casual
- ◆A senior detective was assigned to lead the investigation into the series of financial crimes.News
- ◆The newly appointed compliance officer was asked to lead the investigation independently.Professional
- ◆The most senior health and safety officer on site was chosen to lead the investigation.Workplace
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get to the bottom of something
- ◆She refused to let the matter drop until she had gotten to the bottom of what really happened.General
- ◆The auditors were determined to get to the bottom of the discrepancies in the financial records.Professional