- present participle of inspect.
inspecting
Example Sentences
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The follow-up work included inspecting suspected areas of interest and reviewing places where sealant had already been applied.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
The airline’s maintenance team “found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft,” United Airlines said in a statement to The Times.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
But there is also a delegation from Oman, inspecting the cars under bright spotlights and an advertisement written in English and Arabic.
From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026
“Occasionally,” Hector says, inspecting the clock as it turns within its cage.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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