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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

Twice he was asked directly about Liverpool - who are a point ahead of Manchester City - and on both occasions he told his inquisitor to "ask me on Friday", meaning his pre-match media conference.

From BBC Mar. 6, 2024

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

From New York Times Feb. 12, 2024

Cornwell surely knew there was a fan in Morris, an enthusiast of the elusive as much as an inquisitor.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 20, 2023

Francis’s coat whipped out behind him in theatrical billows; he kept glancing furtively around to see if his inquisitor was anywhere nearby and from time to time he emitted a faint, self-pitying cough.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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