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inspection

[in-spek-shuhn] / ɪnˈspɛk ʃən /


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“We are in direct communication with members, encouraging them to review their policies, staffing, inspection practices, borrower communications, disbursement timelines and determination processes, and escalation procedures,” Gigliotti said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

If a legislator is visiting for an inspection, they are now required to present privacy waivers for each detainee they want to speak with, which must be signed by the detainee.

From Salon Jul. 17, 2026

Witness this week’s economic-growth data for the most recent quarter, which on closer inspection are shockingly bad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

Historically, a condo inspection was a superficial affair that only evaluated what was wrong within the four walls of an individual unit.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

In July, Queen Alexandra made a royal tour of inspection of Endurance at the dock in London and presented Shackleton and his crew with an inscribed Bible.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

They have started inspections, leading to fines and closures of some premises that offer invasive procedures without proper permits or with outdated products.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Developers often must seek approvals, permits and inspections from a dozen or more city agencies, such as the departments of Buildings, Environmental Protection and City Planning.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

But when a 2024 reserve study and subsequent inspections revealed extensive structural decay, the association was faced with a $600,000 repair bill, according to a report from the Foundation for Community Association Research.

From MarketWatch Jul. 7, 2026

Targeted inspections across the EU in 2025 found over 60 percent of imported items like toys, cosmetics and electronics had banned ingredients, missing labels or absent safety paperwork.

From Barron's Jun. 30, 2026

They admonished him when he followed in their wake during surprise inspections.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill




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