inspect
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She noted that, since the accident, Network Rail now made far greater use of aerial surveys carried out primarily by helicopter, but also by drones, to inspect the rail system.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
USVs several metres long and capable of carrying bombs churned up the marina's still waters as they showed off their speed and agility, while UUVs, designed to inspect the seabed hovered below the surface.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026
Lithium fluoride crystals eliminate that step, allowing researchers to inspect the tracks directly with a standard fluorescence microscope.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Stupnikov named his battalion, and said he was out to inspect surveillance cameras and test the radio connection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
I inspect my toenails, which are neatly trimmed, and shudder.
From "Zara’s Rules for Record-Breaking Fun" by Hena Khan
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Parties can’t begin until a resident assistant inspects the scene to ensure requirements are met—like offering a proportional amount of food if alcohol is served.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
The four-person team inspects every admitted student’s application, taking nothing for granted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
We tiptoe out of the closet and Colin inspects the flat.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Seven passenger planes across Europe, two of which departed from the UK, have been inspected following a series of suspected bomb threats.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Briski said Nvidia has seen greater interest in its Nemotron models because they’re U.S.-made, and because their underlying data can be inspected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 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 Arkansas Department of Education does not regulate private schools once they’re open, and no one from the state inspected the Arkansas Times newsroom, the location we chose for our school.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Abbot inspected the fox’s neck-wound beneath the muddied fur.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Concerns were raised that workers repairing and inspecting rollercoasters at height could result in an "unacceptable perception and loss of privacy for neighbouring occupiers".
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
He thinks this record will show that Xcel Energy fell behind in inspecting its equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
Altus eventually agreed to undertake a reconfiguration project that involved removing and replacing the rapid shutdown devices, and inspecting and replacing mismatched connectors and all wire management, according to the lawsuit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 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
“We have a ham at Christmas,” she responded, inspecting a frayed cuff.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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