inquire into
Example Sentences
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"While our committee has agreed to inquire into this shocking situation, we have yet to determine the full scope for that, including who will be called to give evidence," he added.
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
Prosecutors requested a Garcia hearing to inform Woodward's clients about "potential risks and inquire into possible waivers."
From Salon • Aug. 8, 2023
When presented with facts or evidence which plainly debunk his position, he doesn’t concede or even attempt to further inquire into those truths.
From Slate • Feb. 2, 2023
He’d gone there one sun-blasted July day to inquire into the mysterious whereabouts of his passport.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2022
“I should see the patient and examine him thoroughly, and inquire into the positions of the planets at the hour when he fell asleep. These things can’t be done in a hurry.”
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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