investigate
verb (used with object)
to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
will be investigating
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future progressiveof investigate.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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"My office will be investigating whether there was race, age, or disability discrimination in the emergency response in West Altadena, which claimed the lives of at least 19 people," California's Attorney General Rob Bonta said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
During the government shutdown, it’s unclear if OSHA’s pared-down staff will be investigating Thursday’s refinery fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2025
"No registration was found. We believe the two tourists left early in the morning without wearing life jackets. Therefore, the head of the Khao Sok National Park will be investigating the facts."
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
Child Protective Services has also been notified and will be investigating the girl’s situation further, Hyattsville police noted.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
Beginning next month you are chairing a sub-committee that will be investigating the weaknesses and potential threats to government computer systems.
From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau
