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Recent Examples of inquire
Others should inquire with their school or local library.
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Singeli Agnew, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Another parent also inquired about the tower and asked that Liberty Public Schools check local regulations and seek expert advice.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The justices inquired about the differences between a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a doctor of medicine, and the differences in standards of health care between Ada and Canyon counties.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Then, during the Carter years, curious U.S. Rep. Gladys Noon Spellman, D-Maryland, inquired about the 1884 Antideficiency Act, which prohibits spending public funds without congressional authorization.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Singeli Agnew, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
Another parent also inquired about the tower and asked that Liberty Public Schools check local regulations and seek expert advice.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
The justices inquired about the differences between a doctor of osteopathic medicine and a doctor of medicine, and the differences in standards of health care between Ada and Canyon counties.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Then, during the Carter years, curious U.S. Rep. Gladys Noon Spellman, D-Maryland, inquired about the 1884 Antideficiency Act, which prohibits spending public funds without congressional authorization.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquire
Verb
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Big Sean was faced with a difficult decision when he was asked to pick between his two favorite rappers, Eminem and Lil Wayne.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her mom has successfully kept her isolated from her grandfather even though Hazel has asked a lot about him and shown interest in getting to know him.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This frightening line of thought is followed all the way into a new ending for the stage that forces the audience to examine the media, the medium, and ourselves just as harshly as any politician.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lower Skin Inflammation One study examined the effects of black, green, and white tea extracts on psoriatic skin inflammation in mice.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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Legal experts are questioning the authority of the Trump administration to pause the federal funding.—
Selina Wang,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2025
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A number of filmmakers and institutions are questioning the legality of NEH grant cancellations, pointing out that the funding was originally authorized by Congress.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inquire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquire. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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