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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

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“Thornfield? I don’t know, ma’am; I’ll inquire at the bar.”

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë