inquiry
Example Sentences
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As a result, Congress opened an ethics inquiry, and lawmakers were considering expelling the congressman.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Senior NFL reporter Dianna Russini resigned from the Athletic after photos of her with the New England Patriots coach, Mike Vrabel, led to an inquiry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The Met announced in October 2024 that it was reopening its investigation into the crash, following an internal review that identified a number of lines of inquiry.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“I have no interest in submitting to a public inquiry that has already caused far more damage than I am willing to accept,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Helen Burns asked some slight question about her work of Miss Smith, was chidden for the triviality of the inquiry, returned to her place, and smiled at me as she again went by.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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