inspecting

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For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

But there is also a delegation from Oman, inspecting the cars under bright spotlights and an advertisement written in English and Arabic.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“That’s you?” my eight-year-old asked, inspecting the photo in disbelief.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

“I just spent a whole year inspecting the continent.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy