- present participle of inspect.
inspecting
Example Sentences
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Hine often donned disguises or pretended to be inspecting a factory.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
He received a royal salute before inspecting a guard of honour of soldiers from the Royal Company of Archers, who serve as the King's ceremonial bodyguard in Scotland.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
A state agency tasked with inspecting theme park rides found no operational issues with Tiana’s Bayou Adventure after a 13-year-old climbed out of the Disneyland log flume ride and fell 50 feet over the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
The flow of residents to Nabatieh picked up later in the day, with people inspecting their homes and properties as heavy machinery worked to remove rubble and clear roads.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
He glanced at Ridge, who was inspecting a game of Clue.
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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