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inquire

[in-kwahyuhr] / ɪnˈkwaɪər /


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Hillman remembers calling Knight eight years after graduation seeking a phone number to reach a Reebok executive to inquire about a job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026

Once, Bensky wrote to inquire why he hadn’t heard from McCarthy—was he preparing to “go to work in a hydrogen bomb factory”?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

After ProPublica shared the findings of its investigation and the names of veterans who would appear in it, the agency reached out to several to inquire about their care and offer help.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

There are three documents Brooks suggest you inquire about:

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

Andeg, not understanding, hopped down to nearly within her reach and cocked his head in a friendly way as though to inquire, “Are you sure?”

From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich

If you’re wondering how quickly to respond to inquires from recruiters and hiring managers, a new study suggests the faster the better.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

He did not immediately respond to additional inquires about Weinstein’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Melania inquires about what Macron has done to curb bullying and anxiety among French youth.

From Salon ● Feb. 1, 2026

Dame Louise Casey said she wanted the inquiry to be completed within three years - a relatively short period for inquires of this nature - but the government has not agreed to a final timeline.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025

As she pulls out a ticket he inquires, first in French and then in English when she does not catch his meaning, if she might know whom he could contact about the clock.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

When inquired by The Times on Monday morning, the AI bot did state the ad was paid for by Thrive LA, uses artificial intelligence and isn’t coordinated with a city candidate or committee.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

"What happened is to be inquired, where the hospital lacked facilities."

From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026

Clubs in the Premier League and overseas have inquired about Rashford and will surely continue to do so until the transfer window closes on 1 September.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

Moolenaar’s committee only issued its press release about the trip after I inquired.

From Salon ● May 29, 2026

“And where did you learn all these wise things?” he inquired.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

His constant filming, and his inquiring questions, aroused suspicions.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Walter had sold the Lakers after less than one year of ownership ratified by the NBA board of governors — and not through a comprehensive bidding process, but to an inquiring caller during the weekend?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

Inman-Grant said her agency had begun inquiring what Telegram was doing to combat terrorist and extremist material in March 2024, and had endured "five very difficult months of unresponsiveness".

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

Businesses in the first phase of payouts are inquiring, too, if they are still waiting and need cash, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

We exchanged a few pleasantries as we climbed a narrow road between tall trees, he inquiring after how I had slept at the Taylors and so forth.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro


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