inquiring

Example Sentences

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The seller, from Western Colorado, was happy to oblige my “provenance” question, as if I were inquiring about an antique Cartier watch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

He called the county registrar-recorder inquiring about the status of his mail-in ballot, he said, but the election staff didn’t see him listed as a registered voter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I never steered inquiring family and friends away from Spirit unless it was an event they couldn’t miss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

Within the hour, Stabile said, he got a call from Smith, inquiring about a release plan.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

“It’s okay with me. And that reminds me, we might have a first student for your lessons, a little girl named Aisha. Her mother was inquiring at the Islamic Center.”

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan