inquisition

Example Sentences

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England will face an inquisition when they get home with coach Brendon McCullum's job in the spotlight.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

In March 2020, COVID-19 caused the indefinite postponement of the state’s second inquisition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

Every inquisition into exactly who’s to blame for this unmitigated disaster has to begin by looking in the mirror.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2025

Horner's PR minder let the inquisition continue by and large.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2024

All their previous walks had been less about exercise and more about Aunt Rose asking Ophie endless questions, a gentle inquisition that always left Ophie feeling uncomfortable and vaguely out of sorts.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland