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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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The inquest into Muhammed's death was opened and adjourned to a date to be fixed by senior coroner Nicola Mundy.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Coroners said an inquest into Patel's death would be opened "at some point soon".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

An inquest into whether police contributed to Nowak's death will open in front of a jury in September 2027, officials announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

An inquest jury into the teenager's death will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The inquest was to be held at Lanyon, the market town six miles the other side of Kerrith.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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