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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

That inquiry ran from November 2024 to December 2025 and generated more than 5,000 pages of evidence and testimony.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

During the inquiry, the director general of the policing watchdog admitted it had "let down" the affected families.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He also regarded as suspect the instrumental nature, and murky methods, of rhetorical persuasion—which, by contrast with the strict logic of philosophical inquiry, they are.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith




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