Professional Ways to Say "we are investigating"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "we are investigating" with real scene examples.
We are investigating the lead we got from the drop-off point.
This means they are following a clue or piece of information as part of an investigation.
From Tied By Fate, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says this while talking about an investigation they are currently pursuing.
Usage Scenario
Use this in work or detective-style contexts when explaining an investigation. It sounds natural in professional or procedural speech, but not in casual everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
We’re investigating the lead we got.
We’re following up on the lead we got.
We’re looking into the lead we received.
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