- present participle of inspect.
inspecting
Example Sentences
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The follow-up work included inspecting suspected areas of interest and reviewing places where sealant had already been applied.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
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
“That’s you?” my eight-year-old asked, inspecting the photo in disbelief.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
A week later, the inspecting man comes back with a friend, a woman with smart, dark eyes like my mother’s.
From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate
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