inspect
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"Scammers exploit the fact that roofs are out of sight and reach, knowing most people can't easily inspect the work themselves," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
A second monitor assigned to inspect the medical conditions at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center told the court it was prevented from accessing the facility and medical records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Cells constantly inspect their proteins because damaged or incorrectly folded proteins can interfere with normal function.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
“Saltines,” mumbled Kojo, blowing away a thick coating of dust to inspect an open canister.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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Polymarket’s chief competitor, Kalshi, doesn’t, though that company inspects funds withdrawn to different payment mechanisms and freezes suspicious payments, a person familiar with that company’s protocols said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The state agency that inspects amusement parks, Cal/OSHA, said it “has opened an inspection into the reported incident involving the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain” that occurred July 5.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
However, in response to the recent cases, Ofsted now inspects early years settings every four years, instead of every six years.
From BBC ● May 6, 2026
She inspects George’s right shirt pocket for the treat he brings her every night without fail.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
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The monarch inspected a guard of honor before travelling to Georgetown, where he attended a state reception at the presidential palace.
From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 2026
“Our responsibility would be to make sure that any new track is inspected and safe for operations,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The watchdog said a biological safety team had inspected the Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia and the Far East in Irkutsk and found no emergency situation there.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
Our school would be housed in the Mountain State Spotlight newsroom, which had not been inspected as a school site.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
“One machine is airborne, another is landing, and still another is being inspected and refuelled,” Sofya said.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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In addition to staying ahead of the curve with its products, Lumentum is undergoing a major effort to use AI inside the company—from inspecting its manufacturing lines to analyzing its supply chain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
City crews have also been clearing more than 31,000 catch basins and drainage systems and inspecting and reinforcing vulnerable hillsides and burn areas, including Pacific Palisades, Bass said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Researchers inspecting an object that some thought could have been the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane on a remote Pacific island say it is likely to be washed up trees.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square, a typically bustling hotspot for tourists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Only later, inspecting the bill, would we realize that some of these items were being flown in at great expense from overseas.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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