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inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


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Stupnikov named his battalion, and said he was out to inspect surveillance cameras and test the radio connection.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

On 5 October, prosecutors say he allegedly returned to inspect the device in the office room.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

At sea, these programs often rely on self-reported information from ship captains rather than having auditors inspect vessels offshore.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

"But openness also benefits defenders: researchers can inspect the code, identify weaknesses and improve protection."

From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026

Now Dad is leaning in to kiss her forehead, and I look away all awkwardly, pretending to inspect the bottom of my shoe.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day

The state agency that inspects amusement parks, Cal/OSHA, said it “has opened an inspection into the reported incident involving the X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain” that occurred July 5.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

The four-person team inspects every admitted student’s application, taking nothing for granted.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.

From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026

Estyn in Wales and the body that inspects Church of England schools and academies have also both moved away from a single grade approach.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

When I finish the model, hours later, Guillermo inspects it and then uses it to pencil different reference points on my practice rock that mark where I’ll cut in for “shoulders” and “heads.”

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

"We have inspected the area with Natural Resources Wales and they have undertaken liaison with the Coal Authority – we are satisfied there is no requirement for any further action to be taken," he said.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

“Our responsibility would be to make sure that any new track is inspected and safe for operations,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Our school would be housed in the Mountain State Spotlight newsroom, which had not been inspected as a school site.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

South Korea and the UN Command have inspected the area inside the DMZ where the incident took place.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

She inspected Pong from under heavy bangs that hung down past her eyebrows.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat

In Saudi Arabia, local authorities were inspecting the aircraft and questioning both the crew and the passengers to determine what happened, two officials familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Altus eventually agreed to undertake a reconfiguration project that involved removing and replacing the rapid shutdown devices, and inspecting and replacing mismatched connectors and all wire management, according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026

An AFP journalist at the scene saw a large emergency services presence and officials inspecting a patch of blood in Times Square, a typically bustling hotspot for tourists.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

China's Premier Li Qiang was quickly despatched to the region, where he was seen inspecting debris removal - a rare visit by the country's second-most important leader so soon after a major disaster.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

While inspecting a fifth apartment, a plane flew overhead, and he immediately vetoed it as being “too noisy.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady


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