quizzing

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“He was a very sharp plebe, a very intelligent young man,” said retired Navy officer Gregory Glaros, the company commander often quizzing Cooper at the academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

But the idea of sitting down for a date and quizzing each other to see if you’re soulmates is like — what?!

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2025

Lloyd quizzing Mary about the precise nature of his unrequited love.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2025

Anderson, the superintendent, strode to the front of the room, quizzing the children on whether they wanted to be teachers, doctors or even the president of the United States someday.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

The wealthier parents were heavily involved in their children’s free time, shuttling them from one activity to the next, quizzing them about their teachers and coaches and teammates.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell