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inquisitor

[in-kwiz-i-ter] / ɪnˈkwɪz ɪ tər /
NOUN
questioner
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Why, his inquisitor demanded, had Dillon, Read taken a disproportionate share of the profit from the funds it managed for the public?

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

When an administrator would question him, the man would say he was looking for a teacher or student to throw off the inquisitor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

The 30-second clip featured the president dodging questions from an offscreen inquisitor.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Justice Committee Chair Sir Bob Neill joins them as a guest inquisitor.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2023

He was the tormentor, he was the protector, he was the inquisitor, he was the friend.

From "1984" by George Orwell




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