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inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


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A team of researchers are on their way to a remote island to inspect what they think could be the wreckage of famed aviator Amelia Earhart's plane.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Cells constantly inspect their proteins because damaged or incorrectly folded proteins can interfere with normal function.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

Xcel Energy agreed to inspect 35,000 wooden poles annually in Texas and replace the most damaged ones as part of a temporary injunction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

I went on missions to inspect fallen trees that needed removing, talked to neighborhood pastors who were upset about traffic or garbage collection, and often represented the mayor’s office at community functions.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

The state agency that inspects amusement parks, Cal/OSHA, said it “has opened an inspection into the reported incident involving the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain” that occurred July 5.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The four-person team inspects every admitted student’s application, taking nothing for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Ofsted, which inspects MoD training establishment as well as schools, said in October 2025 that for the "fourth consecutive year" women and smaller recruits were being issued with ill-fitting kit and clothing, external.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

I spend the next hour pinning edge to edge as carefully as I can, but each time I put a completed one down she grabs it, inspects it hastily, and flings it back at me.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

“Our responsibility would be to make sure that any new track is inspected and safe for operations,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Our school would be housed in the Mountain State Spotlight newsroom, which had not been inspected as a school site.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Ever since a pole snapped in high winds and sparked the biggest wildfire in Texas history, Salem Abraham has been studying the metal tags that show when poles were last inspected.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026

"Use of these small metal enclosures for any reason is unprecedented among detention facilities OIG has inspected and presents significant risks to detainee health and safety," the report said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026

Next, Ben inspected Jim Don Cooper, the captain of the football team and all-conference linebacker.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

Researchers inspecting an object that some thought could have been the wreckage of Amelia Earhart's plane on a remote Pacific island say it is likely to be washed up trees.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

They were still inspecting the damage by flashlight and Israeli security services were still present when the settlers attacked again, according to the family and the lawyer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square, a typically bustling hotspot for tourists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

Two weeks later, I noticed the fire and safety team walking through the prison, holding clipboards, testing alarms, and inspecting extinguishers.

From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026

Their eyes washed over their bodies, inspecting them, but they didn’t otherwise budge.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro


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