- present participle of inspect.
inspecting
Example Sentences
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Two weeks later, I noticed the fire and safety team walking through the prison, holding clipboards, testing alarms, and inspecting extinguishers.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
“The Exorcist” star Linda Blair had her property searched by law enforcement officers who were investigating and inspecting her kennel operation with more than 100 dogs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
AFP photographs showed a child and an elderly man inspecting the charred entrance and windows of the mosque, where part of a prayer carpet had also been burned.
From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026
Ravencraft recommends buying from a reputable brand and inspecting products purchased online after they arrive to check for the Certified USB logo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The small boy ran over to his mother, who was inspecting one of the ubiquitous Santa Clauses—OVER 6000 ON DISPLAY! the signs said—and he tugged urgently at the hem of her coat.
From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman
