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inquiry

[in-kwahyuhr-ee, in-kwuh-ree] / ɪnˈkwaɪər i, ˈɪn kwə ri /


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Neither its inquiry into our place in the universe nor its many references, in the background, to a North Korean incident that has kicked off World War III generates much dramatic voltage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Ultimately the finding of the inquiry by the government was that there wasn’t any evidence to pursue criminal charges,” Ruby said.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In theory, the inquiry should be impartial and informative – a learning process focused solely on improving passenger safety.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fiscal depute David Orr said that Nicholson, from Newbie, near Annan, had been the focus of Operation Epazote, a Home Office inquiry into human trafficking at TN Trawlers.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I looked about me, but there appeared to be now no possible escape from the inquiry, “Have-I—anything to receive, sir?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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