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inquire

[in-kwahyuhr] / ɪnˈkwaɪər /


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Katz often finds himself texting directly with the leaders of neoclouds—companies that purchase GPUs and other chips then lease them to customers—to inquire about availability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

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

Her status remains uncertain, and reporters in attendance Monday were told not to inquire further about Watkins’ recovery timeline.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

Uncle Edward and I stayed at a boardinghouse; each morning he went to the rooming house to inquire about my mother and each time he returned gloomy and silent.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Police said a dedicated team of officers had been assigned to the case, and were carrying out CCTV, house-to-house and forensic inquires.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

If you’re wondering how quickly to respond to inquires from recruiters and hiring managers, a new study suggests the faster the better.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

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

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026

Coach Margueritte Aozasa has made an informal game of asking anyone who inquires about having a 16-year-old on her roster to pick her out when scanning the players on the field.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025

Padva inquires after the Burgess sisters arrive on their own, since he commonly accompanies them.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

When inquired by The Times on Monday morning, the AI bot did state the ad was paid for by Thrive LA, uses artificial intelligence and isn’t coordinated with a city candidate or committee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

John Craggs says he inquired about help, but found he did not qualify.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

"What happened is to be inquired, where the hospital lacked facilities."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

A Russian colonel, holding up his pack of cigarettes, inquired of Farmer if America was a democracy.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

Family members said they reached out to several independent and government organizations for assistance, including inquiring about a conservatorship of Garza, but they were unsuccessful.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026

Instead Hanna's grandmother was warned by authorities to stop inquiring.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

His constant filming, and his inquiring questions, aroused suspicions.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 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

“I hope thy log house kept thee dry,” he said.“John has been inquiring of the shepherd yonder about the White Swan. He says we are beyond it and it is over on the other road.”

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli


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