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inspection

[in-spek-shuhn] / ɪnˈspɛk ʃən /


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We had to waive the inspection, and we offered $60k over asking.

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

Wonder’s legal representatives also claimed they gave Efferson “three additional opportunities to permit entry” for an inspection, but she failed to respond.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

This week, the Bishop of Meath Tom Deenihan was filmed preparing parcels of the evidence gathered on Fr Doyle, ready for Vatican inspection.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

A herd of ponies on Exmoor is being gathered as part of an annual inspection.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

The whole estate was like this: a glance gave the impression of lavish wealth, but closer inspection told a different story.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

Network Rail said staff carried out precautionary safety inspections following the latest incident but identified no damage.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Rabjerg Madsen also noted that in the country one in three inspections resulted in a sanction, showing "that we have general problems when it comes to animal welfare."

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

A second head teachers' union has called for a halt to graded Ofsted inspections in England, saying it is "increasingly concerned about the welfare and morale" of its members.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

It says it bases its decisions on information from gold refiners, verified by auditors, but doesn’t carry out mine inspections itself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

In the early morning, when Burnham conducted his inspections, the buildings were a pale blue and seemed to float on a ghostly cushion of ground mist.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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