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inspection

[in-spek-shuhn] / ɪnˈspɛk ʃən /


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The city of Newark has been pressing for The GEO Group to permit a fire inspection and obtain a certificate of occupancy for the sprawling private jail.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

However, upon further inspection, it’s not clear that any of this is legally binding, and Blanche himself admitted as much during his hearing last month.

From Slate Aug. 6, 2026

The Ofsted inspection, which took place within days of the incident in June, found weaknesses in safeguarding policies meant children were not consistently kept safe.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

“This inspection will help us determine whether conditions meet required standards.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Alexander and the other children had laid their clothes out on the beds for Penelope’s inspection.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood

One good thing for buyers in a hurry is that physical inspections of properties are less common than in the U.S., and the focus is more on the financing and legal side.

From MarketWatch Aug. 10, 2026

Despite inspections finding some improvements, concerns about the prison have persisted among inmates, their families and the authorities.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

“The FAA Airworthiness Directive published today mandates the inspections, as it did for the 737 Next Generation,” the person said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

This time, the U.S. did not say whether a specific incident prompted it to suspend inspections in Michoacán.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Nancy, the serving maid, came during one of Mum Olga’s inspections.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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