investigative journalism
US /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/
UK /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪtɪv ˈdʒɜːrnəlɪzəm/

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jornalismo investigativo
a form of journalism in which reporters deeply investigate a single topic of interest, such as serious crimes, political corruption, or corporate wrongdoing
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The newspaper won an award for its investigative journalism on local government corruption.
O jornal ganhou um prêmio por seu jornalismo investigativo sobre corrupção no governo local.
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Good investigative journalism often leads to significant social change.
Um bom jornalismo investigativo muitas vezes leva a mudanças sociais significativas.