inquiring

Example Sentences

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The seller, from Western Colorado, was happy to oblige my “provenance” question, as if I were inquiring about an antique Cartier watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He called the county registrar-recorder inquiring about the status of his mail-in ballot, he said, but the election staff didn’t see him listed as a registered voter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I never steered inquiring family and friends away from Spirit unless it was an event they couldn’t miss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Andie tosses a few flirtatious barbs across the checkout counter, inquiring if Blane will be paying with cash or an American Express Platinum card.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2026

My letters to the authors, inquiring the source of their information, like the letter to the hospital from which Gey’s paper emanated, remain unanswered.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot