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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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An inquest would later conclude that Poppy's death was preventable.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

During a 2019 inquest into the death of Challis, a 25-year-old soldier from Victoria, the coroner described the training exercise as "shambolic" and that his death had been preventable.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

In a statement read out to the inquest, relatives said Michelle was traumatised and the called police on five separate occasions.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

It has clearly not paid off but rather than worry about her job, Slegers is already planning an inquest into where the problems lie during the international break.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Jan came to the stand and said what he had said at the inquest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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