inquiry
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He told parliament: "I do not think there is anything a parliamentary inquiry can add to a five-year forensic police investigation that has resulted in the successful prosecution of an individual and his guilty plea."
From BBC • May 28, 2026
The FCC has launched a separate inquiry into whether “The View” qualifies for an exemption from equal-time rules because it is considered a news program.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The inquiry heard evidence from an Aboriginal community living near a navy base in New South Wales state, who bathed in and gathered food near rivers contaminated by firefighting foam.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The latest batch of testimony was heard in 2024 but only released in summarised form by the inquiry on Friday.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
There had been a mixture of disappointment, doubt, and inquiry in her eyes.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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