inspecting

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Under federal law, funds appropriated by Congress cannot be used to prevent a member of Congress from entering or inspecting a detention facility operated by or for Homeland Security.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Specialist teams in the Greek armed forces are now inspecting the drone for clues as to its origin and purpose.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

“The rain has swollen the river to a thick brown muscle, humped up in the middle by its own force,” Cal notices, inspecting the ground where Rachel’s body was found.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

For the second photo Arthur sticks out his tongue and says “Aaaaaah” like a doctor is inspecting his mouth.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera