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inquisition

[in-kwuh-zish-uhn, ing-] / ˌɪn kwəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌɪŋ- /


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Tuttle’s fearless inquisition won’t insult your intelligence, ask your mercy or hogtie your feelings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

England will face an inquisition when they get home with coach Brendon McCullum's job in the spotlight.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Horner's PR minder let the inquisition continue by and large.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

For example, there’s Pirate Day, when campers learn about Jews who were expelled to the Caribbean during the Spanish inquisition and found livelihoods as pirates.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

All their previous walks had been less about exercise and more about Aunt Rose asking Ophie endless questions, a gentle inquisition that always left Ophie feeling uncomfortable and vaguely out of sorts.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland




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