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inquiry

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


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“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

The government should hold a public inquiry into the "failures" surrounding the death of Henry Nowak, a Sikh lobby group has said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

"For two and a half years, we've watched organisations close ranks, mark their own homework, and the inquiry must be the true reckoning."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A spokesperson for Downtown LA Law Group did not immediately provide a comment in response to an inquiry from The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 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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