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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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She also made Hall's family members "interested persons", meaning they would be able to interrogate evidence or witnesses at a future inquest.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Kianty and Conor Simpson, from Lincolnshire, have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held into his death and they still do not have a death certificate for him.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The family say the investigation did not include independent neonatology expert evidence to indicate more precisely what might have caused Jacob's death and were told they would need to await his inquest.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

A coronial inquest into the death of her 21-month-old son, Nknau, at Euracare hospital in January had been due to start in April, Aidichie said.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Mrs. Dalton was led to the stand and she told the same story she had told at the inquest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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