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inquisitor

[in-kwiz-i-ter] / ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tər /
NOUN
questioner
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Why, his inquisitor demanded, had Dillon, Read taken a disproportionate share of the profit from the funds it managed for the public?

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

You tell me, her inquisitor throws back at her, and she concludes somewhat hollowly, “I don’t know.”

From Salon Oct. 30, 2024

Twice he was asked directly about Liverpool - who are a point ahead of Manchester City - and on both occasions he told his inquisitor to "ask me on Friday", meaning his pre-match media conference.

From BBC Mar. 6, 2024

Cornwell surely knew there was a fan in Morris, an enthusiast of the elusive as much as an inquisitor.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2023

He was the tormentor, he was the protector, he was the inquisitor, he was the friend.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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