inquire

Example Sentences

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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

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

And some creditors could have options that you wouldn’t know to inquire about specifically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Attorney’s office to inquire about plans to schedule a news conference related to the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

“Much older than you, I would venture to guess. Might I inquire as to how they came into your possession?”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern