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inspector

[in-spek-ter] / ɪnˈspɛk tər /


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The inspector general found that explanation wasn’t always clear and that the person approving travel often operated under the assumption that an executive had requested it.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The authority spent more than $2 million in travel costs for four consulting firms from June 2024 to April 2026, according to the report released this week by the agency’s inspector general.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 17, 2026

The inspector general's report did not disclose exactly how many of the weapons remain.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Chavez-DeRemer resigned on April 20, one day before she was set to be interviewed by the inspector general.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

Only the senior inspector took a couple of paces forward, and as he did so everything became clear.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

Key information was withheld from inspectors, but the regulator was criticised for not showing enough curiosity to look beyond what they were being told.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

The Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar to serve as Donald Trump's presidential jet experienced a takeoff delay Wednesday as inspectors checked one of its inflatable slides used for emergency evacuations.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The inspectors are due to prepare a letter to the Corporation, to be signed by the housing minister, which will trigger the next stage of proceedings, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

CoreCivic turned San Diego health inspectors away from the Otay Mesa Detention Center in February, but after legal action the visit took place in June.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 22, 2026

The inspectors gave each of the women ballots for local, state, and federal offices.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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