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as in asked
to put a question or questions to
her roommates catechized her about every detail of her first day at her new job
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as in interrogated
to put a series of questions to
applicants are rigorously catechized by the seminary's rector regarding their motives for joining the priesthood
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When asked what policies would have prevented the shooting, Noem did not provide specifics.—
Holmes Lybrand,
CNN Money,
25 July 2025 -
Property tax rebate, naming rights and other concerns A Cleves resident asked if taxpayers will get the 30% property tax rollback that county leaders promised when voters approved the sales tax and said that should be noted in the new lease agreement.—
Erin Glynn,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The 57-year-old executive was interrogated on a variety of points.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Dec. 2025
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De Tracy thought that an idea should be studied and interrogated the same way science studied the natural world.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
3 Dec. 2025
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Bay Area schools were again at the forefront of a national debate over parental rights and LGBTQ+ issues Wednesday as Congressional Republicans questioned San Francisco’s schools chief on transgender student policies, ethnic studies and how much say parents should have over classroom instruction.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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During the test, Kourtney questioned Khloé about why True doesn't get to stay overnight at her house.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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As part of its research, CAM has examined how social media algorithms amplify antisemitic content and conspiracy theories.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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And because his authority is nowhere on the org chart, it cannot be examined, questioned, or held accountable in any formal sense.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Multiple members quizzed after the meeting by a gaggle of reporters declared no interest in serving as acting mayor.—
Shun Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2026
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Morgan will appear alongside opera singer Katherine Jenkins and be quizzed by Deadline’s Jake Kanter in a panel on fame, media, culture and public opinion, while former First Lady Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, will record a live episode of their podcast IMO.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
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“Catechized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechized. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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