- a variation of inquiry.
enquiry
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He added that the Sikh community had been "pushed under a bus" and they are calling for a "judge-led public enquiry", which he believes will help to contain some of the anger directed at Sikhs.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Police again thanked the public who have responded to appeals for information and said it would "pursue all avenues of enquiry".
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
"In this case, FCB received an enquiry and considered it," a spokesman for the club told AFP when asked about West.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
It is understood that FC Basel was approached about a possible June 26 concert date but turned down the enquiry.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 2026
Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
Dorset Police said the raid followed intelligence from the community and detailed enquiries.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
He was not interviewed but was suspended from duty and released pending further enquiries.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cleveland Police said formal identification was yet to take place and it was continuing to carry out enquiries on behalf of the coroner.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
A British holidaymaker asking where to get blonde highlights in Jordan is among the "unusual enquiries" received by consular staff, the Foreign Office has revealed.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
To the civil enquiries which then poured in, and amongst which she had the pleasure of distinguishing the much superior solicitude of Mr. Bingley’s, she could not make a very favourable answer.
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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