How to Use inquire in a Sentence

inquire

verb
  • We inquired the way to the station.
  • When I inquired, they told me she was not here.
  • The friend emailed the Stephenville police to inquire about the case.
    Keren Schiffman, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2024
  • To inquire about the waitlist, email kscinfo@kysciencecenter.org.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 5 Mar. 2024
  • People from all over the country called the shelter to inquire.
    Liam Quinn, USA TODAY, 28 Jan. 2023
  • One caller inquired about the health of five-star Justice Haynes.
    Nick Alvarez | Nalvarez@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2023
  • When the family inquired as to what happened to the necklace and the cash, they were told that nothing was found on the body.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Once, a pair of women drove up Steve and Louise Deckard’s driveway to inquire if their house was a gift shop.
    Katherine Oung, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Aug. 2023
  • For starters, clients must inquire and speak with an AHG expert.
    Laxmi Corp, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Jan. 2023
  • Be sure to inquire what your options are should that occur.
    Judith Graham, CNN, 27 Dec. 2022
  • People who want to find out how much is spent must inquire with each of more than 25 state agencies.
    oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023
  • Advertisement The Dodgers inquired about both of those pitchers over the last year.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Even the Russians sent a message and inquired, and they were updated about the situation and about the goals of the war.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Oct. 2023
  • At the end of court proceedings, the judge inquired about Townsend Griffin and was told she had been taken to the hospital.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2023
  • Fans inquired about whether or not Noel would join upon the tour's announcement.
    Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Sometimes a brief and polite email to inquire about where things are can get things moving in the right direction.
    Irma Becerra, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2022
  • Veritas Prep’s Zedan saw a video of him online last summer and called his club coach to inquire.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2023
  • But inquiring is something the president and the White House could have avoided.
    Rachel Scott, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • When Mardones sought the social worker to inquire about the baby, she was threatened.
    Rafael Romo, CNN, 27 May 2023
  • Asked if he’s had any calls yet from teams inquiring about pick No.3, Ossenfort smiled and shook his head.
    Bob McManaman, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2023
  • If that's the case, Hicks says there are certain factors to inquire before purchasing a pre-cut tree from a farm.
    Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2023
  • So Rolling Stone sat down with Bonelli,in-person, not just to see her scar, but to inquire why people seem to care so goddamn much in the first place.
    Jodi Guglielmi, Rolling Stone, 1 Feb. 2023
  • That’s when the couple inquired about the availability of the famed ocean liner for the ceremony.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024
  • But some neighbors have used their time in front of public officials to inquire about ways to aid migrants.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2023
  • The couple went to bed and did not inquire about their 18-month-old until Joel asked one of the older children to check on the toddler at about 11 a.m., the sheriff's office said.
    Doha Madani, NBC News, 6 July 2023
  • To inquire about a bespoke suit, please visithuntsmansavilerow.com or visit their New York or London showroom.
    Isiah Magsino, Town & Country, 6 May 2023
  • This letter also inquired about the same products Adidas was asked about.
    Kenneth Rapoza, Forbes, 2 May 2023
  • A day after a reporter inquired about her case, her Google account was restored.
    Kashmir Hill, New York Times, 27 Nov. 2023
  • The bank declined to say whether Trump has inquired about taking out additional loans since the judgment.
    Josh Dawsey, Washington Post, 25 Feb. 2024
  • Days later, the Coast Guard sent an email in preparation for inspection, which inquired about the tanker’s gas system.
    Alexa Gagosz, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2023

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