- 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
That mission seemed like a success, but when crews began inspecting the heat shield on the bottom of the uncrewed capsule after splashdown, they noticed a problem.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
He lived in a homeless shelter for a time in his early 20s before moving to Tampa, Fla. In Florida, he worked a variety of jobs, including in a warehouse and inspecting orange groves.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He patrols the grounds at dusk now, inspecting the mansion and huts for the tiniest leaks of light.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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