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inspecting



ADJECTIVE
investigating
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The airline’s maintenance team “found no damage after thoroughly inspecting the aircraft,” United Airlines said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

On a recent morning, Britt Eastland was inspecting a trail at his family’s summer camp, anticipating another season of fishing, camping and canoeing just six weeks away.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

That mission seemed like a success, but when crews began inspecting the heat shield on the bottom of the uncrewed capsule after splashdown, they noticed a problem.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

After inspecting the Ghost Bat in Queensland on Friday, Pistorius told reporters it was a "serious competitor" and Germany will "make a decision as soon as possible".

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The doctor holds my father’s pocket watch in his pudgy hand, turning it over and inspecting it through his pince-nez.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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