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inquire

[in-kwahyuhr] / ɪnˈkwaɪər /


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After ProPublica shared the findings of its investigation and the names of veterans who would appear in it, the agency reached out to several to inquire about their care and offer help.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2026

There are three documents Brooks suggest you inquire about:

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

Last year, the Pentagon forwarded a list of 12 different Ukrainian drones to several large U.S. defense companies to inquire if they wanted to build them or work with them.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Sir Keir dismissed the suggestion he should have done more to inquire about the outcome of Lord Mandelson's vetting process.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

In fairness to Uncle, it must be reported that he did always inquire whether or not Mig was interested in receiving the clout.

From "The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread" by Kate DiCamillo

He did not immediately respond to additional inquires about Weinstein’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

The force said inquires were continuing and urged anyone with information to come forward.

From BBC Feb. 28, 2026

“Are these the last days?” a village priest inquires.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 17, 2026

Melania inquires about what Macron has done to curb bullying and anxiety among French youth.

From Salon Feb. 1, 2026

Celia inquires about Lainie’s journey before they discuss the city and the hotel, including the sweeping height of the room they sit within.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Chinese carmaker BYD inquired about taking over an idled Stellantis plant in the Toronto suburbs.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

Clubs in the Premier League and overseas have inquired about Rashford and will surely continue to do so until the transfer window closes on 1 September.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Cole said he’s inquired why the City Council and the public were not notified earlier about the operation, which occurred at multiple Southern California cities this week.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

Moolenaar’s committee only issued its press release about the trip after I inquired.

From Salon May 29, 2026

Mr. Justice Wargrave inquired: "Do you know this part of the world well?"

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

Walter had sold the Lakers after less than one year of ownership ratified by the NBA board of governors — and not through a comprehensive bidding process, but to an inquiring caller during the weekend?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Inman-Grant said her agency had begun inquiring what Telegram was doing to combat terrorist and extremist material in March 2024, and had endured "five very difficult months of unresponsiveness".

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Businesses in the first phase of payouts are inquiring, too, if they are still waiting and need cash, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Rirdeshare Drivers United said drivers are often terminated for vague reasons and are met with endless automated chatbots when inquiring about their terminations.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 21, 2026

Tyrion cocked his head and gave the Grand Maester an inquiring stare.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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