inquiries

Example Sentences

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The Met Police said its officers carried out "a number of inquiries" including attending the hotel and speaking with the guest, but its investigation was now closed subject to any further information coming to light.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

Gideon didn’t respond to inquiries for this article and, since the release of her prerecorded concession speech, has all but disappeared from political life.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

The senior leaders allowed the inquiries but believed Paramount’s debt wasn’t a reason to challenge the merger, the people familiar with their thinking said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

A spokesperson for the department did not immediately respond to inquiries about the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

A prying charm will be met with a stronger charm, subtle devices will fail, devious inquiries will be deviously thwarted, and force will be turned ruinously back upon itself.

From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin