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
So, it’s not clear what teachers have the right to say to parents who don’t inquire about the issue, legal experts said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 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
Dany did not think that he would miss her, but just in case she instructed her handmaids to tell him that she was answering a call of nature, should he inquire after her.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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