inspect
Example Sentences
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During a hike, if you need to take a break on a log or a rock, make sure to inspect it before taking a seat.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
In July of that year, the Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department dropped in to inspect and cited Quirky for code violations: litter, outdoor storage, tents erected at a place other than a campsite.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
All of its software is open-source, which means third parties can inspect the code and verify that it performs as advertised.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
Flitting between organic and industrial, they are a pleasure to inspect as the slight variations in each give them individual personalities that grow the longer one spends with them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Shawn stepped forward to inspect the egg, and my head rang with Mom would be so disappointed in me—but then he gave a thumbs-down.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
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