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
The social worker did not check what information Surrey Police held on the family, and they did not speak to the school to inquire more about Sara's change in demeanour.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 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
“I wish we could contrive it,” said she; “but I cannot think of any tolerable pretence for going in;—no servant that I want to inquire about of his housekeeper—no message from my father.”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
Vocabulary lists containing inquire
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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