- 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
On a recent morning, Britt Eastland was inspecting a trail at his family’s summer camp, anticipating another season of fishing, camping and canoeing just six weeks away.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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
“I just spent a whole year inspecting the continent.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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