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inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


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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

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

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

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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