inspect
Example Sentences
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High-resolution scans allowed Nielsen to closely inspect tiny details that would be difficult to see otherwise.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
A cruise ship with a fatal hantavirus outbreak is set to head toward Spain’s Canary Islands, where health officials plan to inspect the vessel and the passengers before allowing anyone to disembark.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Trading Standards do not have the power to arrest - but can inspect premises, seize evidence and request support from the police.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
During a hike, if you need to take a break on a log or a rock, make sure to inspect it before taking a seat.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
I heard the sudden crunch of footsteps on gravel and, hardly aware of what I was doing, turned away spasmodically and pretended to inspect the trunk of a nearby tree.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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