inquire

Example Sentences

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Elsie, after weeks of conversational lulls, started using the phone daily to coordinate French braids with soccer teammates and inquire about practice times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

One recent morning, a client from Florida called Hubbard to inquire about a bomb shelter for 10 people.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The social worker did not check what information Surrey Police held on the family, and they did not speak to the school to inquire more about Sara's change in demeanour.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Other questions inquire about gender and sex, with questions like, “What is the fundamental biological distinction between males and females?” and “Which chromosome pair determines biological sex in humans?”

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

“General Pickett is gravely concerned, sir. He wishes to inquire if there are any Yankees left. He says to tell you that he personally is bored and his men are very lonely.”

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara