inspect

Example Sentences

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The IRS generally has three years to inspect a return for accuracy once it’s been filed.

From MarketWatch

The women poured over each seam, inspecting the sister’s dresses, petticoats, and stockings.

From Literature

He marched from one spot to another, inspecting a burrow here and a burrow there, but none passed muster.

From Literature

Holding the trap in his hands and inspecting his work, he grunted and said, “It looks like a pretty good job to me. What do you think about it?”

From Literature

I kept my eyes on my pan of mud, hoping Red would go away, but she stood over me with her shovel, like she was inspecting me.

From Literature