inspect
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In Grenen, the northernmost point in Denmark, Ms. Korsgaard lies in the sand on her belly to inspect the lyrically named green hairstreak, its wings “jade green on the underside, with a metallic sheen.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The air quality regulator sent an enforcement team to inspect the site Saturday and confirmed food removal had been completed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
Most schools still contain some asbestos and authorities must regularly inspect it to check it has not been damaged and at risk of releasing tiny fibres into the air, which can cause cancers like mesothelioma.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
My friend held up a chicken finger for me to inspect.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026
He squirmed out of the boy’s arms to inspect his human more carefully, alarmed that he could have failed to notice an injury, although his sense of smell was never wrong.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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And Oracle independently inspects and verifies every piece of the application’s source code and each software update.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
“That’s why SCE grounds idle lines and inspects them,” Dunleavy said of the risk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
A report last year from Ofsted, the body that regulates and inspects early years education, found vast inequalities across different areas.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
I spend the next hour pinning edge to edge as carefully as I can, but each time I put a completed one down she grabs it, inspects it hastily, and flings it back at me.
From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline
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Search and rescue operations were ongoing early on Saturday as emergency services inspected buildings for damage.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
Investigators are still examining how the track was inspected and maintained, the condition of the embankment and whether hot weather may have played a role, external.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
But "we must stay on our guard" as buildings were being inspected and aftershocks were possible, Sanz added, noting that the last earthquake of this magnitude in Andalusia hit in 1955.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Cal/OSHA has cited 94% of inspected shops for violations, and 20% required emergency shutdown orders,” the petition states.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Antonapoulos lifted the cover from his dish and inspected the food carefully.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square, a typically bustling hotspot for tourists.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Brad Cooper, confirmed them after inspecting the vessel.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
“The Exorcist” star Linda Blair had her property searched by law enforcement officers who were investigating and inspecting her kennel operation with more than 100 dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
Ravencraft recommends buying from a reputable brand and inspecting products purchased online after they arrive to check for the Certified USB logo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Yedsha stood near a sword, inspecting the handle so closely that his nose nearly touched it.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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