inspect
Example Sentences
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It became apparent upon inspecting the ship that oil had moved internally into tanks not designed to hold it, presenting "a huge safety issue" and "risk of explosion".
From BBC
His official biography on the Downing Street website says apart from rodent control: "Larry spends his days greeting guests to the house, inspecting security defences and testing antique furniture for napping quality."
From Barron's
Each racer is given roughly an hour to “inspect” a course, gradually sliding through each turn and making note of the best line, the steepness of the pitch, the quality of the snow.
From Los Angeles Times
Environmental Protection Agency officials became sick while inspecting the site.
From Los Angeles Times
On Friday, the sheriff’s department said investigators were inspecting the information in a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
