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inspecting



ADJECTIVE
investigating
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AFP photographs showed a child and an elderly man inspecting the charred entrance and windows of the mosque, where part of a prayer carpet had also been burned.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

“With all of the different regulators inspecting the proposed merger ... I think it helps with a more robust analysis.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

Hine often donned disguises or pretended to be inspecting a factory.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

Pictures from outside exam centres showed security personnel inspecting candidates' hair, and taking out their earrings.

From BBC Jun. 21, 2026

Quentin already had the rocket dug up and was inspecting the nozzle.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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