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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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The coroner said she would decide at a later date on whether the inquest needs to be moved from Sheffield and, also, whether the jury would benefit from a visit to the arena.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Rawden decided the scope of the inquest would focus on the cause of the injury, the medical provision at the arena, and the "timeliness and appropriateness" of the medical care provided to Johnson.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

A 12-year-old girl was killed by a falling branch while playing on a rope swing which should have been removed by the council, an inquest has heard.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The inquest heard that the body of Wright, from Stanford-le-Hope, was found in Bang Thao 2 Alley, Choeng Thale sub-district, Thalang district, in the province of Phuket.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

“And what is Max going to do about it, that's what I want to know? Does he think he can sit back quietly now that sham inquest is over? Tell me that?”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier




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