in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər 
1
: a person employed to inspect something
2
a
: a police officer who is in charge of usually several precincts and ranks below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
b
: a person appointed to oversee a polling place
in·spec·tor·ship
ə̇nzˈpektə(r)ˌship
ə̇nˈsp-
: the status or position of an inspector
obtained his inspectorship at 35
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Other whistleblowers in the film include Sam Mohawk, who worked in Boeing’s Renton, WA factory, and Merle Meyers, a 30-year-employee who worked as a Boeing safety inspector.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 June 2026
England's Rail Accident Investigation Branch said on X that a team of inspectors is at the site of the collision and will investigate the incident.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
To compile the second annual list, FTG’s incognito inspectors visited every hotel bar, sampling cocktails as well as food menus—always as a paying guest.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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The state is alleging its inspectors visited Ashlynn Marketing Group’s facility in Santee in May 2025 and found kratom powders, capsules, liquids and chewable tablets being manufactured and held for sale.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Other whistleblowers in the film include Sam Mohawk, who worked in Boeing’s Renton, WA factory, and Merle Meyers, a 30-year-employee who worked as a Boeing safety inspector.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 June 2026
England's Rail Accident Investigation Branch said on X that a team of inspectors is at the site of the collision and will investigate the incident.
—CBS News, 19 June 2026
To compile the second annual list, FTG’s incognito inspectors visited every hotel bar, sampling cocktails as well as food menus—always as a paying guest.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
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“Inspector.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inspector. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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inspector
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in·spec·tor
in-ˈspek-tər
1
: a person who makes inspections
meat inspector
2
: a police officer ranking just below a superintendent or deputy superintendent
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