inspect

Example Sentences

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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

In July of that year, the Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department dropped in to inspect and cited Quirky for code violations: litter, outdoor storage, tents erected at a place other than a campsite.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

All of its software is open-source, which means third parties can inspect the code and verify that it performs as advertised.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Flitting between organic and industrial, they are a pleasure to inspect as the slight variations in each give them individual personalities that grow the longer one spends with them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

But the joke never went any further, because Annie didn’t have an ID and the strangely principled clerk wouldn’t even pull it out from behind the counter for her to inspect.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss