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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

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

I wonder whether you ever shewn her these Letters, especially the Last, with my Heroism, which you might do, should she inquire for my Safety.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson




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