as in to ask
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Recent Examples of inquire
During initial conversations, politely inquire about how the company uses technology in their hiring process.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
When the Star-Telegram inquired about the program with Tarrant County, it was referred to a Commissioners Court Communication from June 8, 2024, which is an explanation of legislative changes that involve the Failure to Appear/Pay Program but not why it was implemented in Tarrant County.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
According to court records, on Nov. 22, 2021, North Little Rock police responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a U.S. Bank branch were told that a man who was later identified as Daniels had approached the bank on foot to inquire about opening a checking account.
—Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Many users online have inquired about where to get a harness like Solo's for their own big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
When the Star-Telegram inquired about the program with Tarrant County, it was referred to a Commissioners Court Communication from June 8, 2024, which is an explanation of legislative changes that involve the Failure to Appear/Pay Program but not why it was implemented in Tarrant County.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2025
According to court records, on Nov. 22, 2021, North Little Rock police responding to a report of a robbery in progress at a U.S. Bank branch were told that a man who was later identified as Daniels had approached the bank on foot to inquire about opening a checking account.
—Dale Ellis, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
Many users online have inquired about where to get a harness like Solo's for their own big day.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire
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Madrid sources, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, believed his last months at PSG and somewhat difficult exit impacted his start at Madrid.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Think about the vast difference between typing in keywords to get hyperlinks, and simply asking an intelligent entity a question.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Also, take some time to examine the perimeter of your yard to ensure any gates and fences are secure and don’t have any gaps through which your pup can easily escape.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The other top challenge for companies is light, which includes examining the lights' color-rendering index and prioritizing low flickering and warm colors.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 May 2025
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Inside the car were three people identified as Yasmin Cobb, 18, Josiah Sneed, 21 and Clifton Ray Foster Jr., 25, who all have Texas addresses listed on their arrest reports All three were detained and taken to the HSI office for questioning.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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On Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 shots are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women — a move immediately questioned by several public health experts.—
Carla K. Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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