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inquisitor

[in-kwiz-i-ter] / ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tər /
NOUN
questioner
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Why, his inquisitor demanded, had Dillon, Read taken a disproportionate share of the profit from the funds it managed for the public?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

Miller also pointed to the dichotomy of Porter’s terse reaction in the television interview to Porter championing herself in Congress as a fearless and aggressive inquisitor of CEOs and government leaders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2025

Twice he was asked directly about Liverpool - who are a point ahead of Manchester City - and on both occasions he told his inquisitor to "ask me on Friday", meaning his pre-match media conference.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2024

The 30-second clip featured the president dodging questions from an offscreen inquisitor.

From New York Times ● Feb. 12, 2024

Oh why did I have to put down that coarse, filthy sarcasm about choosing between the cook and the inquisitor?

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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