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

Over the table, Kit's brother, Fred, became hungry for answers and began quizzing the men.

From BBC • May 5, 2025

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

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

Saint Sarah sits, barking questions that she’s collected from previous Quiz Bowls, her silk flower turning with her head to gaze at the person she’s asked or aimed her quizzing at.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali