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inspector

[in-spek-ter] / ɪnˈspɛk tər /


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The inspector general’s office based its findings on a review of a selective or “purposive” sampling of 40 nursing-home inspections and admits the findings can’t easily be extrapolated to all facilities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

In September 2023, the DEA asked Selma to meet Kassis in Istanbul with two money launderers and another Colombian asset posing as an arms inspector.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Notably, Mullin said he would “cooperate” in an inspector general probe into Noem’s time as DHS secretary.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York as the acting U.S. attorney and first assistant, and was inspector general of New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Robbie turned and took half a pace toward her and, surprisingly, the inspector stepped back.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan