inquire into
phrasal verb
inquired into; inquiring into; inquires into
: to gather or collect information about (something)
A panel has been appointed to inquire into their activities.
Examples of inquire into in a Sentence
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Trump did not immediately say who would be appointed as new members of the boards, which are tasked with inquiring into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the schools.
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
Fisher offers tips for genuinely inquiring into views that conflict with your own.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Conclave’s dramatic mechanism inquires into the quasi-democratic secrecies of government, much like the closed-door sessions of the U.S. Congress.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
In its July 1 immunity ruling, the Supreme Court held that federal prosecutors, who are inferior executive-branch officers, may not inquire into the motives of the chief executive.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Sep. 2024
The objective of the media team was to inquire into the state of Y2K preparedness for the radio stations, television stations, and newspapers that were the Conglomerate’s most important global media vending partners.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2024
This included a very thorough review process — inquiring into various City department's, subject matter experts, and hearing from the public.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2024
The court’s decision further states that in distinguishing official from unofficial conduct, courts may not inquire into a president’s motives.
—John Sipher, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Johns asked his art dealer, Leo Castelli, to inquire into its status.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2025
Fisher offers tips for genuinely inquiring into views that conflict with your own.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Conclave’s dramatic mechanism inquires into the quasi-democratic secrecies of government, much like the closed-door sessions of the U.S. Congress.
—Armond White, National Review, 19 Feb. 2025
In its July 1 immunity ruling, the Supreme Court held that federal prosecutors, who are inferior executive-branch officers, may not inquire into the motives of the chief executive.
—Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 14 Sep. 2024
The objective of the media team was to inquire into the state of Y2K preparedness for the radio stations, television stations, and newspapers that were the Conglomerate’s most important global media vending partners.
—Peter Rubin, Longreads, 27 Aug. 2024
This included a very thorough review process — inquiring into various City department's, subject matter experts, and hearing from the public.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2024
The court’s decision further states that in distinguishing official from unofficial conduct, courts may not inquire into a president’s motives.
—John Sipher, Washington Post, 25 July 2024
Johns asked his art dealer, Leo Castelli, to inquire into its status.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 29 Mar. 2024
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“Inquire into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inquire%20into. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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