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enquiries

[en-kwahyuhr-eez, en-kwuh-reez] / ɛnˈkwaɪər iz, ˈɛn kwə riz /


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But it said that "while the vast majority of enquiries are genuine requests for help or advice, a handful are more unusual".

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

The police also said the situation is not being treated as a terrorist incident after consulting with counter-terror policing as part of "initial enquiries"

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Lancashire Police said: "The initial investigation has been reviewed following a victim right to review, and further enquiries are being conducted following this."

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

The Metropolitan Police said it takes such allegations "extremely seriously" and "any information or evidence provided to police will be assessed and the appropriate enquiries carried out".

From BBC Jun. 9, 2026

But against this there were objections; and she finally resolved that it could be the last resource, if her private enquiries to the absence of the family were unfavourably answered.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen



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