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
Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about an hour, making sure to inspect and flip the crackers around the 30-minute mark.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 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
Every once in a while, workers dressed in white with hats and masks inspect the process, alongside artificial-intelligence technology used for quality control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
A small caravan of cars drives down the road and stops at the Mobius entrance gate so guards can check IDs and inspect the vehicles.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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