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inspect

[in-spekt] / ɪnˈspɛkt /


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By offering to slow down on their own, and invite outside monitors to inspect their models, the CEOs are hoping to head off such an outcome.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 13, 2026

The air quality regulator sent an enforcement team to inspect the site Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

My friend held up a chicken finger for me to inspect.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

"When we went there to inspect the new one, we also looked inside the old mine, and that's where we found it - right on top," he added.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

All the fabrics are draped onto the couch in Oriana’s parlor for us to inspect.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Polymarket’s chief competitor, Kalshi, doesn’t, though that company inspects funds withdrawn to different payment mechanisms and freezes suspicious payments, a person familiar with that company’s protocols said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 20, 2026

Adalberto Maypora, a well-known character around town, inspects his fishing boat on a deserted beach nestled between cliffs.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

However, in response to the recent cases, Ofsted now inspects early years settings every four years, instead of every six years.

From BBC May 6, 2026

The PCAOB, which regulates the accounting firms that audit U.S.-listed companies, sets audit standards, inspects audits and disciplines firms for violations.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

My mother inspects the bedroom she used to share with Tfa Felicia, vacant now except for a frilly party dress hanging in the closet.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García

When investigators inspected Enbody in 2025, they found ingredients imported from Chinese suppliers that weren’t registered with the FDA, including a box labeled retatrutide, public records show.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

New homes are inspected several times during construction by either local council building inspectors or a registered building control approver, to make sure they meet legal, national building regulations.

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Search and rescue operations were ongoing early on Saturday as emergency services inspected buildings for damage.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

But "we must stay on our guard" as buildings were being inspected and aftershocks were possible, Sanz added, noting that the last earthquake of this magnitude in Andalusia hit in 1955.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

Together with Sun Girl, he inspected the fishing hole, which now looked much less round.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

Two weeks later, I noticed the fire and safety team walking through the prison, holding clipboards, testing alarms, and inspecting extinguishers.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Under the warrant, county officials were also inspecting the property to determine whether the foundation was in compliance with building and land use codes and regulations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Ravencraft recommends buying from a reputable brand and inspecting products purchased online after they arrive to check for the Certified USB logo.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

On Saturday, ten days after the earthquakes that have left 2,954 dead and thousands still missing, Brazilian and Spanish missions continued inspecting destroyed areas alongside their dogs.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

Not even a blink or a word as she stared at Brigit, inspecting her from head to toe.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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