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inquiry

[in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree] / ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri /


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The lead-up to the attacks and the aftermath were scrutinised during a 14-week public inquiry, which concluded on Friday.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Emma said while the families awaited the findings of the inquiry, it did not prevent action from being taken now.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Fallout from the case continues, with a public inquiry now under way after a 2024 review found failings that could have exonerated Malkinson a decade before he was eventually released from prison.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

A spokesperson for Downtown LA Law Group did not immediately provide a comment in response to an inquiry from The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Upon further inquiry, we’ve discovered that there’s a pending case against her at the Arcanum Institute, and while this might be a time of celebration...who knows how much longer she will be a trainee.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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