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inquiry

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


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“Ultimately the finding of the inquiry by the government was that there wasn’t any evidence to pursue criminal charges,” Ruby said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The government should hold a public inquiry into the "failures" surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Oldham Council's request for another inquiry into what became known as "grooming gangs" had been turned down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

But medieval Christians were quick to realize that this line of inquiry could only lead to unsavory theories.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee




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