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inquire

[in-kwahyuhr] / ɪnˈkwaɪər /


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One recent morning, a client from Florida called Hubbard to inquire about a bomb shelter for 10 people.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Some of those investors have reached out to him to inquire about investments through his firm or joint ventures, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

Other questions inquire about gender and sex, with questions like, “What is the fundamental biological distinction between males and females?” and “Which chromosome pair determines biological sex in humans?”

From Salon • Nov. 5, 2025

The truck driver said the agents didn’t inquire about Parias’ immigration status and never presented a warrant for an arrest.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

‘These here are two white gentlemens come to inquire about Father,’ Portia said.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers